Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Cumming (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title

Inventory Specialist

Department

Manufacturing

FLSA

Non-Exempt

General Function

Responsible for maintaining accurate warehouse inventory by slotting, sizing, counting, and grouping merchandise.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: President, Specialty Foods Warehouse; Warehouse Manager, Specialty Foods Warehouse; Warehouse Supervisor(s), Specialty Foods Warehouse; Asst. Warehouse Supervisor(s), Specialty Foods Warehouse

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.
• Maintains inventory records on Manhattan computer system regarding damage adjustments, store returns, physical counts, slot dimensions, and prints count sheets.
• Slots new merchandise, measures cases, maintains accurate pallet configuration, proper descriptions, UPC’s, and sizes of merchandise.
• Examines products for purchasing specialist looking for expiration dates, and bad codes. Maintains holding area.
• Performs cycle and special counts and searches for missing merchandise.
• Determines new location and moves merchandise to make room for more products.
• Handles telephone requests on inventory from stores, purchasing specialists, and other personnel.
• Assists receivers with purchase order problems.
• Recommends slotting arrangements to increase productivity.
• Maintains liaison with IT regarding inventory.
• Attends departmental and company meetings.

Secondary Responsibilities And Duties

• Prints pallet tags for receiving.
• Verifies purchase orders.
• Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions.
• Must have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Must possess the ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data from one record to another; interview to obtain basic information; and interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Must be physically able to perform heavy work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual requirements include clarity of vision at distance of less than 20 inches and up to 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, feeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, bending, and repetitive motions.

Education And Experience

High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of less than 20 inches and up to 20 feet or more with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Must be physically able to perform medium work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

The duties for this position are normally conducted in a warehouse environment. There is continuous exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock.

Contacts

Has daily contact with outside carriers, warehouse/office personnel.