Inventory Control Clerk

Smart Foodservice Stores; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking an Inventory Clerk to support warehouse logistics through accurate counts, data entry, and record-keeping. The role involves auditing inventory, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining reports across office and storage environments.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in inventory control or clerical work within a distribution center, with proficiency in MS Office, inventory databases, and basic math. PIT equipment certification is available.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory counts and audits with detailed documentation.
• Research transactions and exceptions to derive root causes and resolutions.
• Prepare and retain reports and records in printed and electronic form.
• Identify products in inventory database and check dates on products.
• Perform inventory reclass/transfer functions and reconcile related documents.
• Operate and receive training on pallet jack/stock picker equipment.
• Ensure safety, product handling, and food safety standards are followed.

Skills

MS Office

Inventory database

Windows-based apps

Mathematics

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet Jack

Stock Picker

Job description

Join 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

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).

As applicable, this role may also receive 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 .

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 $17.13 - $27.

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