Inventory Control Specialist

River-Valley-Foods-1; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) & Roth IRA with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

River Valley Holdings is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Syracuse, NY. The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy reconciliation, and processing returns and damages.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 5am–1:30pm, with an hourly rate of $20.25–$21.00. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to lift up to 75 pounds, and comfortable operating RF guns in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Inventory control experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in reading English and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and adjust inventory in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Process damaged goods and returns, including repacking and returning to stock when applicable.
• Assist with scheduled physical inventory counts and audits.
• Operate equipment safely (forklift, scissor lift, power jack) and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

English reading

RF guns

Stand long hours

Lifting 75 lbs

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS system

Job description

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Inventory Control Specialist

Shared WH Hourly Full-time Regular MANUAL LABOR Syracuse, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1844

Salary Range: $20.25 To $21.00 Hourly

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies; River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products from warehouses in Syracuse, NY.

Position Overview

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy across our warehouse operations. The position is responsible for performing regular cycle counts, reconciling inventory discrepancies, processing returns & damages, and identifying root causes of inventory issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in problem-solving.

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 5am – 1:30pm

Wages:

• $20.25 - $21.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrive promptly and prepared for each scheduled shift
• Conduct daily cycle counts and make accurate inventory adjustments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Monitor inventory reports, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed, including:
  • Zero Bin Report
  • Overhead verifications
  • Weekly Quantity Comparison Report
• Evaluate discrepancies reported on the Daily Outs recap from the 2nd shift
• Complete Warehouse Receiving Error Log and Replen Error Log with all discrepancies that are identified
• Process damaged goods and returns, including repacking product and returning to stock when applicable
• Support quality assurance efforts by addressing recalls and investigating the root cause of mispicks, overages, or shortages
• Receive and put away customer return products in the appropriate storage location and complete required paperwork and communication with accounting team to ensure proper customer credits
• Assist with scheduled physical inventory counts and audits
• Monitor and Maintain the Warehouse Hold & Release process including filling out the Hold & Release log, review weekly and communicate with the Purchasing department to coordinate disposition of product
• Assign picking slots to new items prior to their first receipt and complete regular re-slotting of existing products based on seasonality, movement or other factors
• Operate equipment (forklift, scissor lift, power jack) safely and perform pre-operational inspections prior to use
• Adhere to all company policies and SQF (Safe Quality Food) protocols for product handling and storage
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor, including selecting, cleaning, shipping and sort/segregation of incoming product

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in reading and understanding English to comprehendinbound orders and supervisor instructions
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Capability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
• Skilled in operating RF guns accurately
• Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction and multiplication

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Inventory Control experience preferred but not required

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & Roth IRA with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Purchase Program

River Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).