Inventory Control Specialist

Tampa Bay Steel LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Bay Steel LLC in Tampa, FL is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain accurate counts of all inventory items in a busy steel service center. You will work with the ERP system to update stock levels and verify measurements as part of receiving and stock control.

Applicants should have steel service center or metals warehouse experience, be able to lift 50+ lbs, and operate forklift and overhead crane safely, with strong documentation habits and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in a steel service center or metals warehouse.
• Able to read mill certs and identify material by spec.
• Comfortable using inventory software.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs. and work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate counts of all inventory items.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and receiving errors.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies with Operations leadership.
• Update inventory on the ERP systems with adjustments.
• Assist management team during annual inventory preparations and physical inventory.
• Provide and maintain log of inventory discrepancies and adjustments.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Safety mindset

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Calipers & micrometers

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Description

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate counts of all inventory items.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and receiving errors.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies with Operations leadership.
• Update inventory on the ERP systems with adjustments.
• Assist management team during annual inventory preparations and physical inventory.
• Provide and maintain log of inventory discrepancies and adjustments.

Work Environment

• This role operates inside an active steel service center with overhead cranes and processing equipment. Safety and communication are essential.

Requirements

• Experience in a steel service center or metals warehouse.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and verify tolerances.
• Familiarity with carbon, alloy, stainless, and structural steel.
• Strong understanding of grades, gauges, lengths, and common steel terminology.
• Ability to read mill certs and identify material by spec.
• Comfortable using inventory software.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs. and work in a warehouse environment.
• Detail-driven, reliable, and organized.
• Strong documentation habits and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Excell experience.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation; safe rigging practices.