Inventory Control Clerk

Smart Foodservice Stores; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

US Foods in Houston, TX is hiring a US Foods Inventory Control Clerk to perform daily inventory counts, audits, and data documentation. The role requires three years in inventory control or clerical work in a distribution center, with HACCP experience preferred.

You will manage reports, reconcile documents, and support cross‑department teams while adhering to safety and food handling standards. This full‑time on-site position offers immediate benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years’ inventory control or clerical in a distribution center.
• HACCP experience preferred.
• Computer literacy: MS Office, inventory database, Windows-based applications.
• Strong communication, math, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Team player and cross-department support.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Inventory database

Windows applications

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

Become A US FOODS® Inventory Control Clerk!

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Schedule & Location

Monday- Friday start time 8:00am-5:00am
Houston, TX

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later!

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

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $21.00 and $25.00.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

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 $16 - $25.

Benefits

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.

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