Inventory Control Clerk- 2nd Shift

CVS Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health in Jersey City is hiring for an Inventory Quality Control Clerk to reconcile inventory, process returns, and perform cycle counts in a warehouse environment. You will operate turret trucks and cherry pickers after training, manage damaged stock, and ensure accurate inventory placement for efficient distribution.

The role emphasizes communication with teams, vendor coordination, and supporting receiving with exception management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-6 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile inventory discrepancies to maintain stock levels and communicate variances to teams.
• Process and coordinate returns, recalls, and product withdrawals through an internal system.
• Conduct cycle counts for all inventory as assigned by the system or supervisor.
• Operate turret trucks, cherry pickers, or other mobile-powered equipment safely and responsibly once trained, including staging pallets and loading trucks.
• Handle damaged stock and repair items for restocking when possible.
• Measure and prepare new inventory, correct sizing discrepancies, and optimize placement for efficiency.
• Assist receiving with exception management, vendor communication, and oversight of the exceptions area.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure timely sizing, billing, and shipping of seasonal inventory.

Skills

Inventory control

Quality control

Cycle counting

Equipment safety

Excel

Web-based WMS

Vendor communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Turret trucks

Cherry picker

WMS system

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselvesaccountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Inventory Quality Control Clerk

A Brief Overview of What you will do:

Reconcile inventory discrepancies to maintain stock levels and communicate variances to teams.

Process and coordinate returns, recalls, and product withdrawals through an internal system.

Conduct cycle counts for all inventory as assigned by the system or supervisor.

Operate turret trucks, cherry pickers, or other mobile-powered equipment safely and responsibly once trained, including staging pallets and loading trucks.

Handle damaged stock and repair items for restocking when possible.

Measure and prepare new inventory, correct sizing discrepancies, and optimize placement for efficiency.

Assist receiving with exception management, vendor communication, and oversight of the exceptions area.

Collaborate with partners to ensure timely sizing, billing, and shipping of seasonal inventory.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Prior Relevant Work Experience
0-6 years

Essential Qualifications
Physical demands:

• Frequently lift 20 to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift 75lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching and stooping.
• Constant walking, standing, lifting, pulling and climbing stairs.

Work environment: Warehouse environment, which includes seasonal temperature change

Ability to read, write, and count accurately.

Ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently with minimal supervision.

Comfortable working on a computer or tablet.

Ability to work overtime and/or flexible hours if needed.

Open to performing other duties assigned by leadership.

Understanding of distribution center operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Problem solving and decision-making skills.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally.

Comfortable working with Excel and running reports.

Experience working with a web-based WMS system.

Inventory or Quality Control Experience in a Distribution Center.

Past vehicle experience on a Double Reach truck.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$17.00 - $34.15

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/01/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.