Warehouse Inventory Control Associate

Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses in Swansea, MA is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Clerk to perform cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and maintain precise records in the WMS. The role supports audits, labeling, and accurate storage across the warehouse setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, inventory software), and the ability to operate forklift equipment while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse or inventory control experience preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory systems or WMS is a plus.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, inventory software).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and location accuracy of products.
• Support physical inventories and audits.
• Operate manual and mechanical equipment, such as dollies and forklift, safely.
• Commit to safety policies and procedures and assist with process improvements.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS software

Excel

Inventory software

Forklift operation

Job description

Pays: $19-$20 Hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the warehouse management system (WMS)
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and location accuracy of products
• Support physical inventories and audits
• Communicate inventory issues to supervisors and management
• Operates manual and mechanical equipment, such as dollies, hand trucks and forklift, in a safe and efficient manner to move or hoist product to proper area/location.
• Complies with all applicable company health, safety and quality standards and policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Commitment to Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and process efficiency
• Models company image and culture through positive attitude, spirit of cooperation, appearance and respect for company policies and procedures on every aspect of role functions.
• Perform other functions as needed and required.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous warehouse or inventory control experience preferred
• Familiarity with inventory systems or WMS software a plus
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, inventory software)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work performed in the warehouse, showroom and outside environment. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Although the warehouse has heating and air conditioning, there is exposure to high temperatures during summer months and low temperatures during winter months while performing daily responsibilities. The employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places at heights of 30-40 feet. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones, and standard warehouse equipment/machinery such as forklift, hand trucks, box cutters, and inventory scanners.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to continuously walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, climb, push/pull, grip and reach above shoulder level. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to and in excess of 110 pounds. Must be able to go up on warehouse equipment and access heights up to 30-40 Feet above the ground. Must be p hysically able to be on your feet and move throughout the warehouse over an 8-12 hour work day.

Preferred Skills

• Forklift or powered industrial equipment experience (certification preferred or ability to obtain)
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory audits preferred but not required

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required. Valid driver’s license required, stock picker certification helpful but not required since will train and certify in house.
• Prior related experience and or training preferred but not required.