Inventory Control Clerk

H-E Parts International; Evansville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off (PTO)

Voluntary overtime opportunities

Annual bonus and pay increases

Opportunities to advance from within

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

H-E Parts International in Evansville, IN seeks an Inventory Control Clerk to ensure inventory accuracy via regular cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and coordinate with Warehouse Manager and Accounting.

This role requires forklift experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with IT systems for reporting. We offer growth opportunities, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year warehouse inventory control experience preferred.
• 1 year forklift experience required.
• Ability to follow company instructions and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers and management.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Basic writing and reporting preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Verify inventory by comparing counts to records and investigate discrepancies.
• Communicate inventory results with Warehouse Manager and Controller.
• Coordinate with Accounting to document cycle counts and correct discrepancies.
• Assist external auditors during inventory audits.
• Serve as SME and work with IT for reporting and system functionality.
• Ensure accuracy of work orders and storage locations.
• Determine proper storage methods and stock locations based on turnover and facility limits.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack to move inventory as needed.
• Keep records of stock usage and damage; monitor equipment condition.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and kit building tasks as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Communication

Basic math

Time management

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory through regular cycle counts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety – conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy andalerting others regarding potential concerns. Safety is # 1.
• Verifies inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigates discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Communicates inventory results with the Warehouse Manager and the Controller.
• Coordinates with Accounting to document cycle counts and correct any inventory discrepancies in appropriate systems.
• Works with external auditors on inventory audits.
• Serve as subject matter expert and work with IT to obtain necessary reporting and system functionality necessary for inventory purposes.
• Ensures completed work order inventory accuracy.
• Determines proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
• Maintains default inventory locations in appropriate system.
• Monitors the recording of incoming and outgoing shipments through random audits.
• Assist with identifying process improvements.
• Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner in stockroom, supply rooms, or other areas.
• Assist in continuous improvement and Lean activities proactively and as assigned.
• Operate forklift to move inventory between warehouse and to storage areas.
• Operate pallet jack to move inventory.
• Marks stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Keeps records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.
• Knowledgeable in the proper use of bridge / jib crane operation, lifting rigging and proper securing of all objects. Certified in forklift operation.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management to include shipping, receiving, and kit building and strive for continual improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Assist with the completion of work orders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year warehouse inventory control experience preferred.
• One (1) year forklift experience required.
• Ability to follow company instructions and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with fellow employees and management.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Basic writing and reporting requirement preferred
• Basic computer skills are required

H-E Parts is proud to offer the following benefits to our valued team members:

Work-Life Balance

• 4 weeks of paid time off per year
• Voluntary overtime opportunities
• Pay is based on experience
• Annual bonus and pay increases
• Opportunities to advance from within
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance available