RFC QA Clerk (Auditor)

Grocery Outlet Inc.; Middletown Township, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Profit Sharing

Job summary

Grocery Outlet Inc. in Middletown Township, PA is hiring a Quality Assurance Clerk to audit inventory for store orders and support the Inventory Control Manager.

You will analyze pallet audits, document discrepancies, and drive corrective actions with the warehouse team. The role combines meticulous counting with data entry and requires 1–2 years of related experience. The base pay is $19.00 per hour, with 401(k) profit sharing, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of inventory control or QA experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Excel for data entry and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Audit and reassemble freight on outbound pallets before loading.
• Record and report errors found during audits.
• Ensure 100% accuracy on audited pallets.
• Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with warehouse leadership to address audit results.
• Count physical inventory and reconcile with reports.
• Assist with moving pallets and other inventories to complete audits.
• Perform routine clerical duties including data entry.
• May lead and train other staff or interns.
• Operate forklifts (order pickers, sit-down, standup, pallet jack).
• Maintain clean, organized workstations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

About the Team:

Our Supply Chain and Logistics team mission is to provide top notch service to our stores and purchasing teams- contributing to the goal to make Grocery Outlet the first choice for bargain minded customers while touching lives for the better. Our team oversees the successful movement of products from our vendors to our stores and is self-motivated, passionate, and dedicated.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for auditing inventory picked for store orders. You will be responsible for assisting the Inventory Control Team in identifying and correcting inventory inaccuracies. You will also document and facilitate corrective measures for audited pallets. The Quality Assurance Clerk will report to the Inventory Control Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Break down, audit, and reassemble freight on outbound pallets prior to load dispatch.
• Record and report errors as they are discovered during the audit process.
• Correct any errors found to ensure 100% accuracy on pallets audited.
• Perform root cause analysis on any inaccuracies to prevent further errors from occurring.
• Partner with RFC leadership staff, and directly with warehouse personnel to address audit results as needed.
• Perform physical count of inventory and reconcile actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
• Assist with moving outbound pallets and other warehouse inventories as needed to perform full audit analysis and corrective measures.
• Perform routine clerical duties, including data entry, and assist in resolving issues.
May lead, guide, and train other employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.
• Operate various forklifts in the RFC, including order pickers (cherry picker lift), sit-down, standup, and pallet jack forklifts.
• Maintain clean and orderly workstations.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About The Pay:

• Base Salary Range: $19.00
• 401(k) Profit Sharing.
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in inventory control, auditing, quality assurance, or other related experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Make solid decisions quickly based on limited information.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Intermediate experience with Excel preferred.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team.
• Concern for achieving positive outcomes and growing the business; willing to get involved in all aspects of the process.
• Ability to be creative, resourceful and take ownership over your categories.

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