Inventory Control Specialist (2nd Shift)

Webstaurantstore; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

401(k) matching

Bonus Opportunities

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Webstaurantstore is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to verify data against physical counts and collaborate across departments. You will identify issues, propose proactive solutions, and work efficiently with teams to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adaptability in a fast-paced warehouse environment, with opportunities to grow within inventory control, logistics, and related operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ of relevant experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required.
• No degree required; relevant skills valued.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment.
• Experience with handheld scanners.

Responsibilities

• Complete a minimum of 5 replenishments per hour
• Communicate inventory discrepancies with respective inventory team members
• Maintain performance, safety, and cultural expectations
• Report any damages to product seen in bins
• Report any forklift incidents
• Be respectful to lift traffic in warehouse and communicate direction
• Operate the stand-up reach truck
• Other duties as assigned by team lead outside area of responsibility

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld scanners

Stand-up reach truck

Job description

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist role ensures the accuracy of the data in our internal systems compared to the physical counts of inventory. This position collaborates across departments to identify issues and resolve trends, presenting proactive solutions that serve our customers. Inventory Control Specialists work independently and efficiently across departmental teams and are expected to fulfill their responsibilities with precision and care.

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist role ensures the accuracy of the data in our internal systems compared to the physical counts of inventory. This position collaborates across departments to identify issues and resolve trends, presenting proactive solutions that serve our customers. Inventory Control Specialists work independently and efficiently across departmental teams and are expected to fulfill their responsibilities with precision and care.

Responsibilities

• Complete a minimum of 5 replenishments per hour
• Have a clean as you go mentality, removing trash and empty skids from bins
• Communicate inventory discrepancies with respective inventory team members
• Maintain performance, safety, and cultural expectations
• Report any damages to product seen in bins
• Report any forklift incidents
• Be respectful to lift traffic in warehouse and communicate direction
• Operate the stand-up reach truck
• Other duties as assigned by team lead outside area of responsibility

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.

Experience

1 year+ of relevant experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Has the ability to operate warehouse equipment
• Use and understand handheld scanners
• Is flexible and willing to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Has exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, easily explaining complex concepts in simple and concise ways to ensure understanding
• Can multitask while communicating effectively
• Works well individually and in team environment
• Is very detail oriented while completing their work
• Possesses strong time management and organizational skills
• Can be cross trained to help within inventory control departments
• Has the ability to quickly adapt as business needs change
• Addresses difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Has a customer-service oriented attitude
• Has a desire to exceed expectations
• Is confident and comfortable operating equipment at heights up to 30 feet

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices