Inventory/Driver

MW Components, Inc.; Corona, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Components, Inc. in Corona, CA is seeking an Inventory Clerk to help maintain accurate records and ensure material availability for production.

You will perform receipts, transfers, cycle counts, and reporting in ERP systems, use Excel for data management, and collaborate with warehouse and production teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain safe, organized storage. Forklift experience is helpful; strong attention to detail, reliable data entry, and the ability to follow processes are

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years in inventory control, warehousing, or manufacturing.
• Forklift or material handling experience may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP or inventory management system.
• Record receipts, transfers, adjustments, and returns of materials.
• Reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Prepare inventory reports for Supervisors, production planners, or management.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with full physical inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances through root cause analysis.
• Support internal and external inventory audits as needed.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and organizing materials and finished goods.
• Ensure materials are issued accurately to production departments according to job orders.
• Maintain clean, orderly inventory storage areas following safety and 5S standards.
• Support inventory transfers between warehouse, production, and shipping/receiving.
• Communicate shortages, overages, and inventory risks promptly.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Organization skills

Basic math/units

Communication with teams

Process adherence

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma

1-3 years inventory control/warehouse exp

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate inventory records through data entry and updates in the ERP or inventory management system.
• Record receipts, transfers, adjustments, and returns of materials.
• Reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Prepare inventory reports for supervisors, production planners, or management.
• Perform regular cycle counts and assist with full physical inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances through root cause analysis.
• Support internal and external inventory audits as needed.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and organizing materials and finished goods.
• Ensure materials are issued accurately to production departments according to job orders.
• Maintain clean, orderly inventory storage areas following safety and 5S standards.
• Support inventory transfers between warehouse, production, and shipping/receiving.
• Work closely with production planners, purchasing, warehouse staff, and supervisors to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Communicate shortages, overages, and inventory risks promptly.
• Safely deliver products to customers on time and in excellent condition.
• Load, organize, and secure cargo to prevent damage during transit.
• Plan delivery routes to optimize time and fuel efficiency, adjusting as needed for traffic or road conditions.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Follow all local, state, and federal transportation laws and safety regulations.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service at every delivery location.

SKIILS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and understand units of measure.
• Effective communication skills for working with production and warehouse teams.
• Ability to follow processes, work independently, and problem solve.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or manufacturing
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience may be beneficial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects. The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.

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