Inventory Control (Fri-Sun 6AM-6PM)

Northern Tool + Equipment; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Tool + Equipment in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is looking for an Inventory Quality Specialist. This role involves maintaining the quality and accuracy of the inventory within the Distribution Center through inspections, audits, and documentation of discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in a distribution center environment and a High School education. Physical demands include the ability to lift 70-100 pounds and operate power equipment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience in a distribution center environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work safely.
• Ability to operate forklift or other power equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products and ensure accuracy in inventory.
• Conduct daily audits to ensure accuracy of received quantities.
• Document all errors found during inventory checks.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Primary Objective of Position

To maintain the quality and accuracy of the inventory within the Distribution Center.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Inspects products in locations, ensuring that amount is correct and the items are labeled correctly.
• Researches inventory discrepancies using the warehouse management system(s).
• Performs daily audits to ensure accuracy of received quantities.
• Completes all slotting requirements for incoming new items.
• Reviews products with questions on a daily basis and follows up with solutions.
• Runs assigned reports on a daily basis to find potential errors such as inner pack quantity errors, missing weight or dimensions, and locked cases.
• Documents all errors found during research pertaining to identified Stock Keeping Units (SKUs).
• Maintains all locations and space utilization within the bulk storage areas.
• Assists with reserve to active/active to reserve location modifications, as needed.
• Completes all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Works safely and complies with all established safety rules and practices.
• Follows standard operating procedures when performing job.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a distribution center environment.
• Ability to work a varied schedule based upon business needs.
• Ability to accurately read and match numbers.
• At least 6 months experience with AS400 or similar system.
• At least 6 months data entry experience.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel at all levels.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility during required length of the shift.
• Frequently required bend, stoop, push and pull objects.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Ability to lift 70-100 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet.
• Ability to operate forklift, motorized pallet jack or other power equipment as necessary.