Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist

WeStaff NJ; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist in Newark, NJ. The role entails maintaining accurate inventory counts, resolving discrepancies, and adhering to quality assurance processes. Candidates should possess experience with inventory and warehouse systems, preferably with knowledge of WMS and Excel. Flexibility to work during weekends and good communication skills are required. This role demands actual hands-on experience along with compliance to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of inventory control or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to update the WMS system.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with inventory processes.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts.

Skills

WMS

Excel

Email communication

Inventory cycle count

Forklift operation

Cherry picker operation

Reliable

Flexible working hours

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 year associates degree

Job description

About the job Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist

General Purpose: The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory count and quality assurance, as well as researching and resolving inventory discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Properly researches and resolves inventory discrepancies.
• Oversees process to ensure compliance to inventory processes and procedures.
• Maintains and prepares various records and reports.
• Receives and replies professionally to customer requests.
• Properly makes adjustments within the warehouse management system to maintain an accurate inventory.
• Correctly counts product and performs counts to maintain an accurate inventory.
• Safely stages material within designated areas as necessary.
• Ensures compliance to inventory and quality processes and procedures.
• Correctly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.
• Safely operates various equipment and tools.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality are job requirements.
• The ability to get along with others and non-violence is a job requirement to consistently promote a positive team.
• Assist other employees in the performance of their assigned duties when necessary.
• Identifies any quality issues and immediately notifies supervisor.
• Occasionally work overtime and weekends when necessary.

Other Duties

• Perform other tasks and/or duties as they may be assigned.

Employee Responsibilities

• Conducts oneself and operates equipment and acts in accordance with all company policies, safety rules, regulations, laws, including wearing proper personal protective equipment.
• Conducts oneself in a positive professional manner at all times.
• Takes advantage of all opportunities to attend training sessions to upgrade knowledge.
• Continually recommend measures to improve production and quality methods, equipment performance and use, safety and workplace environment.
• Make suggestions for improving the company.

Preferred experience or demonstrates aptitude

• WMS
• Excel
• Email communication with customer
• Inventory cycle count (physical) and ability to update the WMS system
• Forklift, Cherry picker
• Reliable
• Flexible (work on weekends or holidays) as needed
• High school diploma. 2 year associates degree preferred
• Inventory control or Warehouse experience 2 to 3 years preferred
• Good verbal and written communication in English

Application question: Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.

Application question: Will you be able to reliably commute to Newark, NJ 07114 for this job? (Required)

Application question: Will you be able to relocate to be within reasonable commuting distance from Newark, NJ 07114? (Required)

Application question: Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Qualifications
Required Forklift Cherry picker
Preferred High school diploma or GED