Inventory Control Specialist — Forklift Certified, Fast-Paced Mfg

Dover Corp; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate inventory across the plant. The role involves counting parts, establishing and maintaining inventory locations, and moving materials between receiving, fabrication, and shipping areas.

Strong accuracy, forklift certification, and experience with inventory audits are essential. Candidates should have 3+ years in inventory control in a manufacturing setting, be comfortable with Excel and basic office software, and work

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of inventory control/audit experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must have forklift license.
• Excel, Word and PowerPoint computer applications a must.
• Experience in auditing process and products.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and have above average math skills.
• Must have knowledge of parts and products produced.
• Must have above average computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work independently.
• Must be accurate in checking and counting.
• Must work well with others and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Count parts and control inventory accuracy.
• Establish and maintain inventory locations; implement location plans.
• Unload incoming freight and move materials to production lines.
• Transfer production between fabrication and production lines; move finished goods to shipping dock.
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of storage locations.
• Perform regular physical inventory tasks and report discrepancies.
• Assist with corrective actions on shortages and inventory issues.

Skills

Cycle counts

Inventory accuracy

Shortage evaluation

Physical inventory

Corrective actions

Discrepancy reporting

Location planning

Storage & labeling

Material handling

Attendance

Parts knowledge

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

AS400 Experience

Job description

Dover Food Retail is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate inventory across the plant. The role involves counting parts, establishing and maintaining inventory locations, and moving materials between receiving, fabrication, and shipping areas.

Strong accuracy, forklift certification, and experience with inventory audits are essential. Candidates should have 3+ years in inventory control in a manufacturing setting, be comfortable with Excel and basic office software, and work