Inventory Control Clerk

US Foods; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to join our warehouse team in Missouri. The role involves daily inventory counts, audits, and documentation, plus reconciling routes, invoices, and driver returns.

You will prepare reports, identify product codes and dates, and support cross-department tasks in a fast-paced distribution center. Candidates should have at least three years in inventory control or clerical roles, with strong math, communication, and organizational skills, and be able

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years in Inventory Control or clerical work in a distribution center.
• HACCP experience preferred.
• Computer literacy – MS Office, electronic inventory database, Windows-based applications.
• Strong math, organization, attention to detail; effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory counts and audits with detailed documentation.
• Research transactions to derive root cause and provide resolution.
• Prepare and retain reports and records in print and electronic form.
• Identify products in inventory and dates on products; perform reclass/transfer functions.
• Process driver returns, reconcile routes and invoices, and handle debit/credit adjustments.
• Move and stage pallet loads using material handling equipment; work in refrigerated/freezer areas.
• Adhere to safety and food safety standards; maintain timecards and attendance records.

Skills

Communication

Math

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Inventory database

Windows applications

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?We help YOU make it! Our Inventory Control Clerks make $22.00 / hour!!! Generally working Monday - Friday starting at 10:00 amUS Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focusESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform 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.QUALIFICATIONSEducation/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 preferredKnowledge/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 degreesThis role is eligible for 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$16 - $25***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***