Inventory Control Operator

Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce is seeking a stock control operator to support warehouse operations in Lakeland, FL. You will pull and place inventory in W.I.P areas, return stock per SLAs, and perform cycle counts using forklifts or pallet jacks.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, forklift certification, and basic math. You will maintain stock records, ensure safety, and keep areas clean and organized. Knowledge of GMP and MSDS is preferred. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous stock/inventory experience a plus.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience a plus.
• Prior Material Handler experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orderly distribution to all W.I.P areas.
• Return completed goods from all W.I.P areas back to inventory.
• Maintain accurate stock records in JDE.
• Feed packaging to all operation areas.
• Locate materials and supplies per pull sheets and verify.
• Complete pre-use inspections on material handling equipment; report repairs.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery safely.
• Keep inventory and W.I.P areas clean.
• Learn and adhere to workplace safety regulations.

Skills

Organization

Creative thinking

Communication

Creativity

Integrity

People skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Prior material handler experience

Tools

JDE

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The stock control operator role is integral to operations: pulling and placing inventory and packaging in designated W.I.P areas, returning stock to inventory per SLAs using forklifts or pallet jacks, documenting shortages and downtime, and performing cycle counts. Each operator keeps warehouse areas clean and free of debris.

DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

The stock control operator role is integral to operations: pulling and placing inventory and packaging in designated W.I.P areas, returning stock to inventory per SLAs using forklifts or pallet jacks, documenting shortages and downtime, and performing cycle counts. Each operator keeps warehouse areas clean and free of debris.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure orderly distribution to all W.I.P areas.
• Return completed goods from all W.I.P areas back to inventory.
• Maintain accurate stock records in JDE.
• Feed packaging to all operation areas.
• Locate materials and supplies per pull sheets and verify.
• Complete pre-use inspections on material handling equipment; report repairs.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery safely.
• Keep inventory and W.I.P areas clean.
• Learn and adhere to workplace safety regulations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous stock/inventory experience a plus.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience a plus.
• Prior Material Handler experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Practice safe work habits regularly.
• Work overtime as needed (nights/weekends).
• Perform basic math.
• Read, write, and produce legible documentation.
• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift.
• Walk, kneel, stoop regularly; twist, bend, stretch, climb regularly.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Hold valid forklift certification.
• Knowledge of GMP.
• Read and understand MSDS.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Organization: self-motivated; plan and implement multiple tasks; break down complex problems to meet deadlines.
• Creative/analytical thinking: ensure accurate, timely logistics; evaluate processes; synthesize improvements; sound judgement.
• Communication: speak, listen, write well; participate in reports, meetings, presentations, training.
• Creativity: generate solutions to unique issues.
• Integrity: trustworthy, resilient in challenging situations.
• People/relationships: deliver quality experience for customers and coworkers; build trust, respect, credibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: Exposure to hazardous chemicals; outside, office, lab, warehouse, and food-grade areas; production facility with seasonal temperature variation.
Physical Factors: Lifting, sitting, walking, stooping, crouching, crawling, standing.
Travel: N/A.