Inventory Control Clerk

usfoods; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods in Fontana, CA is seeking an Inventory Clerk to help maintain accurate stock levels and product quality. You will perform clerical duties, compile and retain records, update the computer system, and prepare requisitions to support warehouse operations.

The role requires at least three years in inventory control or a distribution center, HS diploma, and HACCP experience preferred. You’ll work in office and cold storage, using MS Office and inventory databases; forklift certification is a

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years inventory control or clerical work in a distribution center.
• HACCP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory counts and audits with detailed documentation.
• Research transactions to derive root causes and provide resolution.
• Prepare and retain reports and records in printed and electronic form.
• Identify products in inventory and verify dates.
• Execute inventory reclass/transfer and driver returns processing.
• Reconcile routes and invoices; process debit/credit adjustments with codes.
• Operate in office and ambient, refrigerated, and frozen storage areas.

Skills

MS Office

Inventory systems

Communication skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Stock picker

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 preferred

Knowledge/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 Environment :

• Ability to work in environments between 0F and 34F degrees

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 $18 - $28 ***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***