Inventory Control Clerk

Samson Rope Technologies; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO + 10 holidays + personal/v

Job summary

Samson Rope Technologies is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to ensure accuracy of raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and hardware across multiple warehouses. The role emphasizes cycle counting, discrepancy reconciliation, and data-driven inventory improvements.

The position requires 3 years of warehouse experience, High School diploma, Syspro/E RP experience, and strong MS Office skills. Expect a full-time schedule with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• ERP software experience; Syspro preferred.
• Ability to read policies, guidelines, specs, and safety standards for compliance.
• Familiar with modern warehousing practices.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication.
• Team player who builds relationships with coworkers.
• Safety conscious with forklift awareness.
• Proficient with MS Office; ability to write routine reports and analyze data.
• Strong time-management in fast-paced environments with deadlines.
• Ability to lift 10–60 pounds as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and account for inventory issues, returns, and documentation; check against packing lists.
• Trace item history from cycle counts and recommend remedial actions for discrepancies.
• Perform ERP inventory adjustments to maintain accuracy and input data accurately.
• Use cycle count procedures to count and reconcile selected items daily.
• Complete documentation thoroughly and on time.
• Prepare cycle count reporting documents and monthly inventory analysis.

Skills

ERP experience

Clear communication

Team player

Safety conscious

MS Office

Time management

Forklift awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Syspro ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Samson, the worldwide leader in high performance cordage, is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk who will be responsible for assuring the accuracy of raw material, finished goods, packaging and hardware inventory housed in multiple warehouses. The Inventory Control Clerk will conduct regular cycle counts and works closely with warehouse management to research and reconcile discrepancies to maintain inventory integrity. They will also provide recommendations to management on improvement to inventory practices based on data trends from cycle counts and resolve shipping discrepancies and include management when needed. The Inventory Control Clerk is expected to practice a high level of business ethics, professionalism, safety, and quality in all activities in accordance with Samson strategy and core values.

Job Type

Full-time

Who You Are

• An experienced user of ERP software (Syspro preferred).
• Able to understand and read written policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards to ensure compliance to warehouse and inventory processes and procedures.
• Familiar with modern warehousing practices and methods.
• A clear and concise communicator in both written and oral form.
• A team player who works well with a diverse group of individuals and can build relationships with coworkers.
• Safety conscious with the ability to continuously be aware of your surroundings given the nature of work driving forklifts.
• A proficient computer user with basic skills in Microsoft Office with the ability to effectively write routine reports, correspondence, and analyze data.
• Able to manage time effectively by prioritizing/managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment with strict deadlines.
• Comfortable lifting 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-50 pounds occasionally, and seldomly lift 50-60.

What You'll Do

• Utilize computer terminal to receive deliveries and to properly account for inventory issues, returns, and documentation. This includes checking delivery content against packing lists, ensuring proper receiving processes are followed and problems are resolved with shipments, and stocking and transferring deliveries accordingly.
• Trace history of items based on cycle counts to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommend remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform inventory adjustments within the ERP system to maintain inventory accuracy. Accurately input inventory control data to ensure inventory integrity.
• Use the established cycle count procedure to count and reconcile randomly chosen or chosen part numbers and/or locations daily.
• Complete necessary documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on-time.
• Prepare Cycle Count reporting documents and monthly report on inventory analysis.

Education

Required: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

Required: Three (3) years of experience in a warehouse environment, with some responsibility in inventory control.

Our Team Enjoys Best-in-Class Benefits

• We enjoy ample paid time away from work with a starting PTO accrual of 15 days for vacation or sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a paid personal day, and paid volunteer time each year.
• We prioritize our employees’ wellbeing and offer comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and family. We also offer free Mental Health benefits and an optional free Wellness Plan.
• We celebrate our success as a team and offer annual profit sharing and bonus structures based on position.
• We invest in our employees’ futures by offering a generous 401k match up to 6% of salary. We also offer tuition reimbursement for choosing to further your education.
• We ensure our employees are taken care of during unexpected events, offering paid bereavement leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and paid jury duty leave.
• We offer a paws-itive work environment and friendly well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans at work in the corporate office.
• All benefits are offered in accordance with our plan documents and policies.

Compensation

Targeted hiring range: $23.50 - $25.50/hour

Hiring Rate Will Depend On Qualifications And Experience.

Samson has established wage scales for all of our positions, which are based on a minimum and maximum. The targeted hiring rate above is set to allow for employee’s growth within the role. The full range for this position is min: $20.52 - $30.78. Increases within range provided upon skill development and time in position.

About Us

With over 140 years in the rope industry, we are focused on meeting the needs of demanding customer applications. At Samson, we’re not just about developing innovative synthetic rope solutions. We also pride ourselves on providing the industry’s best service. From pre-sale to installation to post-delivery follow-up, we want to ensure that we maximize customer experiences to the fullest potential through continually inventing, refining, and optimizing our products.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of pioneers keenly focused on making products that not only meet but exceed expectations. That ambition is reflected in our culture of ingenuity and attention to detail. But at the end of the day, it’s our people, not just our products, that make Samson a dynamic company to work for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Samson Rope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are a drug free and Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Employment is contingent on a successful background and drug screen.