Senior Inventory Specialist

Jobtailor; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support inventory control, shipping/receiving, and data entry. You will operate MHE, count inventory, and maintain records, ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, RF scanning, and collaboration with leadership. Strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and flexibility for nights/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months experience in logistics or related environment.
• Able to operate MHE; forklift training completed.
• Basic computer skills; RF scanners; WMS functions.
• English language skills (reading, writing, verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to change.
• Able to work nights and weekends if required.
• Preferred: 1–3 years in inventory; forklift experience.
• Preferred: MHE certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate MHE to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory.
• Enter data for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance.
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory.
• Answer customer questions and resolve issues.
• Return customer material to the factory.
• Transfer material to appropriate areas and maintain locations.
• Use equipment safely and report issues.
• Work autonomously and report progress to supervisors.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and reports for inventory control and security.
• Conduct physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Support shipping and receiving by locating missing items.
• Perform safety and housekeeping audits.
• Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings.
• Use PC skills for email and report generation.
• Identify and resolve non-conformities in product, process, and quality-system.
• Review inbound/outbound operations including loading/unloading.
• Ship material to factory and notify management of updates.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Assist leadership and participate in cross-training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MHE Operation

Forklift Certification

Inventory Management

RF Scanner Proficiency

WMS Functions

Data Entry

Cycle Counting

Shipping and Receiving

Labeling

Loading/Unloading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MHE Certification

RF Scanners

Inventory Management Software

PC Skills

Email

Job description

• Operate MHE to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory
• Enter computer data for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
• Answer customer questions and resolve issues
• Return customer material to the factory
• Transfer material to appropriate areas and maintain inventory ranges and locations
• Use equipment safely
• Work autonomously and report progress and issues to supervisors or management
• Follow company policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Maintain records and reports for inventory control and security
• Conduct physical inventories and daily/monthly in-house cycle counts
• Support shipping and receiving by locating missing items
• Perform safety and housekeeping audits; report and correct unsafe operations
• Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings
• Use PC skills for email and report generation
• Prevent, identify, record, investigate, and resolve product, process, and quality-system non-conformities
• Review inbound and outbound operations, including unloading, checking, stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading
• Ship material to the factory upon client inventory requests and notify management when procedures require updates
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist leadership as needed and participate in cross-training activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment
• Able to operate MHE
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
• Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS functions
• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities, count inventory, and perform related duties
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
• Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required
• Preferred: 1-3 years’ experience working in an inventory department
• Preferred: 1-3 years forklift experience
• Preferred: Current or prior MHE certification
• Ability to perform required physical activities including bending, climbing, crawling, handling/fingering, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, squatting/kneeling, pushing and pulling

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and maintaining accurate inventory records while adhering to safety protocols. Capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced logistics environment, with strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Material Handling Equipment Operation
• Forklift Certification
• Inventory Management
• RF Scanner Proficiency
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Functions

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Control
• Data Entry
• Cycle Counting
• Mathematical Skills
• Safety Audits
• Shipping and Receiving
• Order Pulling
• Labeling
• Loading
• Unloading

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift Training Program
• MHE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Distribution
• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Department
• Customer Service

Tools & Technologies

• PC Skills
• Email
• Inventory Management Software