Warehouse Associate - Inventory Support Clerk - M-F - 12:00pm-8:30pm

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401K and stock purchases

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. is seeking an Inventory Support Clerk to support inventory accuracy and warehouse operations in a fast-moving environment. The role involves counting, verifying, and organizing merchandise, operating warehouse equipment, and supporting safety initiatives.

The position features a Monday–Friday schedule from 12:00pm to 8:30pm with a starting wage of $20/hr, dependent on location and experience. Overtime may be required to meet customer needs and ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to accurately count and verify inventory.
• Ability to identify products using visual inspections, reference materials, and measuring instruments.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet customer needs.
• Ability to obtain internal certification to operate warehouse vehicles.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions including heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Compile, verify, and maintain records of the quantity and type of merchandise stocked in the warehouse.
• Verify products using item numbers, descriptions, and quantities.
• Count items and perform cycle counts of warehouse bins as required.
• Sort and match departmental reports.
• Create and update departmental reports through data entry.
• Inspect products for damage and identify items using visual inspections, reference manuals, or measuring instruments.
• Operate basic warehouse vehicles, including electric pallet jacks and/or forklifts.
• Operate advanced warehouse vehicles, including turret trucks and/or order pickers.
• Follow all safety guidelines and SOPs; participate in the Work Clean program.
• Meet specified productivity and quality expectations.
• Assist with other warehouse functions as needed.
• Foster MSC culture within the department.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Inventory counting

Visual inspection & measuring

Overtime readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Forklifts

Turret trucks

Order pickers

Job description

Inventory Support Clerk - Monday - Friday

12:00pm - 8:30pm

$20/hr

MSC is growing-and going-strong. We seek a team player who thrives in a fast-moving warehouse environment to support inventory accuracy, maintain merchandise records, and assist with daily warehouse operations.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

You will have a hands-on role in our warehouse helping ensure inventory is accurate, organized, and available to support customer needs.

• Compile, verify, and maintain records of the quantity and type of merchandise stocked in the warehouse.
• Verify products using item numbers, descriptions, and quantities.
• Count items and perform cycle counts of warehouse bins as required.
• Sort and match departmental reports.
• Create and update departmental reports through data entry.
• Inspect products for damage and identify items using visual inspections, reference manuals, or measuring instruments.
• Operate basic warehouse vehicles, including electric pallet jacks and/or forklifts.
• Operate advanced warehouse vehicles, including turret trucks and/or order pickers.
• Instruct induction associates on modifying packing slips (mod) or updating the system to reflect a zero inventory count (mod-zero).
• Follow all safety guidelines, established SOPs, and participate in the Work Clean program.
• Support the local Safety Culture by participating on safety teams, providing safety suggestions, and helping identify and mitigate risks.
• Meet specified productivity and quality expectations.
• Assist with other warehouse functions when temporarily reassigned to meet customer service requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.
• Foster the MSC Culture throughout the department and company.

WHAT IT TAKES

The motivated individual we seek should have these qualifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to accurately count and verify inventory
• Ability to use visual inspections, reference materials, and measuring instruments to identify products
• Willingness to work overtime to meet customer needs
• Ability to obtain internal certification to operate warehouse vehicles within specified time requirements
• Physical ability to successfully perform essential job functions, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting materials up to 75 pounds individually or as a team, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, repeated bending, reaching high and low, and repetitive twisting or pressure involving the wrists and hands
• Ability to hear, see including depth perception and peripheral vision, maintain mental coordination and remain mentally alert throughout the shift
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
• Ability to operate at heights up to 50 feet

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Training and growth opportunities
• Opportunities to cross‑train in other warehouse functions
• Supportive safety-focused work environment
• Ability to contribute to inventory accuracy and customer service

Compensation starting at $20/hr depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

WHY MSC?

People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise.

• dynamic healthcare plans
• generous 401K and stock purchasing programs
• tuition reimbursement opportunities
• paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness.

Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.

You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace, including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools, as permitted by applicable law.