Inventory Control Specialist — Parts & Warehouse

Western Virginia Water Authority; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Virginia Water Authority is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to manage inventory, receive and distribute supplies, and support maintenance staff with parts requests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years of procurement experience, with the ability to operate a forklift and maintain accurate inventory records. Government agency environment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 5+ years procurement experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Strong attention to attendance and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and process parts requests for maintenance staff.
• Prepare and track requests for bids and supplier communications.
• Verify parts against purchase orders and ensure correct pricing.
• Distribute parts to staff and maintain computerized inventory records.
• Generate daily/monthly/annual warehouse activity and inventory reports.
• Operate forklift to move parts and supplies.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Reading comprehension

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years procurement experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Western Virginia Water Authority is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to manage inventory, receive and distribute supplies, and support maintenance staff with parts requests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years of procurement experience, with the ability to operate a forklift and maintain accurate inventory records. Government agency environment experience preferred.