Inventory Control Clerk

US Foods; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. in Cookeville is seeking an Inventory Clerk to support warehouse operations. You will perform daily inventory counts, compile reports, and ensure accuracy of records for timely order fulfillment.

The role includes resolving discrepancies and handling pallet movements in a cooler and ambient environment. Requirements include a High School Diploma and at least three years in inventory control or clerical work in a distribution setting; HACCP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years experience in Inventory Control or clerical work in a Distribution Center.
• HACCP experience preferred; strong math and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory counts and audits with detailed documentation.
• Research transactions to derive root cause and resolve issues.
• Prepare and retain reports in printed and electronic form.
• Identify products in inventory and codes dates on products.
• Execute inventory reclass/transfer functions and reconciliations.
• Move and stage pallet loads with handling equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Inventory database

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!Under limited Supervision, helps maintain accurate inventory levels and product quality by performing essential clerical functions, including records compilation and retention, computer updates and requisition preparation. Deliver timely and accurate inventory and adjustment records to support an order and shipping index that exceeds Customer expectations. Complete essential Returns & Refusals functions.JOIN OUR COOKEVILLE WAREHOUSE TEAM!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pmThe starting pay is $20 per hour.WE HELP YOU MAKE IT!ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform daily inventory counts and audits and provide detailed documentation of results.Research transactions and exceptions to derive root cause and provide resolution.Request, prepare, compile and retain reports and records in printed and electronic form.Identify products in inventory database; Identify code dates on products.Perform full range of Inventory Reclass/Transfer functions.Evaluate, verify and process Driver returned products.Reconcile Routes, Invoices and other documents.Process debit and credit adjustments while utilizing accurate reason codes.Perform related clerical tasks and audits to support warehouse logistics.Move and stage pallet loads with material handling equipment.Adhere to Company standards for Safety, product handling and Food Safety.Keep timecard record to ensure accurate time and attendance reporting.Adhere to Division Attendance Policy.Work in multiple environments, including office as well as ambient, refrigerated and frozen storage areas.WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:Education/Training:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Related Experience/Requirements:A minimum of three years job experience, Inventory Control or other Clerical in a Distribution Center setting.HACCP experience preferredKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Computer literacy – MS Office, electronic inventory database, Windows based applications.Able to communicate effectively, written and verbal; Possess strong math skills, excellent organizational practices with a high attention to detail.Able to resolve routine problems of typical scope; Analyze complex scenarios; Prioritize job tasks of varying frequency; Perform with limited Supervision.Possess and practice strong teamwork skills; Serve as resource to others and provide inter-department support.Ability to operate and become certified on Powered Industrial Trucks (Pallet Jack, Stock Picker, et al).WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work will take place both at a desk in an office environment and in normal warehouse environments, including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $15.47 to $25.77As applicable, this role will also receive paid training and overtime compensation.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$15 - $24***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***