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From $16.50 per hour Inventory Clerk - Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Growth Opportunity! Available ... Cycle counting : 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: * Night Shift (Preferred) * Overnight Shift ...

Ability to use a ladder, bend, kneel, and squat while counting merchandise at various shelf levels ... Ability to work overnight hours. * Must have reliable transportation to drive to stores. Equal ...

Inventory Control Clerk

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

This is an overnight position. Candidates must be willing to work overnight. SUMMARY: Lee Fish USA ... facilitate sales while counting current product inventory. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory Control Clerk

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

This is an overnight position. Candidates must be willing to work overnight. SUMMARY: Lee Fish USA ... facilitate sales while counting current product inventory. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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How much do overnight inventory counting jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight inventory counting in the United States is $18.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What key skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an Overnight Inventory Counter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overnight Inventory Counter, you need strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and physical stamina, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with handheld inventory scanners, barcode systems, and inventory management software is typically required. Reliability, time management, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate inventory counts, minimize errors, and maintain efficient operations during non-business hours.

What are some common challenges faced in an overnight inventory counting role, and how can they be managed?

Overnight inventory counting roles often require adjusting to non-traditional work hours, which can be physically and mentally demanding. Common challenges include maintaining focus and accuracy during long shifts, adapting to a fast-paced environment, and coordinating effectively with a small team. To manage these challenges, it helps to develop strong organizational skills, communicate clearly with team members, and prioritize rest and self-care to stay alert during overnight hours. Many employers also provide training on inventory systems and best practices to help new hires succeed.

What are overnight inventory counting jobs?

Overnight inventory counting jobs involve working during nighttime hours to count and record the stock levels of products in retail stores, warehouses, or other facilities. Employees in these roles use scanning devices or manual tallies to ensure that inventory records match the actual quantities on hand. This work is typically done overnight to avoid disrupting regular business operations and customer activities. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential in these positions, as inventory data is crucial for ordering, sales, and financial reporting.

What is the difference between Overnight Inventory Counting vs Stock Clerk?

AspectOvernight Inventory CountingStock Clerk
CredentialsNone typically required, may prefer basic math or inventory experienceHigh school diploma often preferred, some roles require inventory or retail experience
Work EnvironmentWarehouse or retail stores during off-hours, often in a quiet settingRetail stores, warehouses, or stockrooms during regular hours
Employer & IndustryRetail, warehousing, logistics companiesRetail, grocery stores, warehouses
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Overnight Inventory Counting involves conducting inventory checks during off-hours, often in a quiet warehouse or retail environment, focusing on accuracy and organization. Stock Clerks typically work during regular hours, managing stock levels, stocking shelves, and assisting customers. While both roles involve inventory, Overnight Inventory Counting is specialized for off-hours, whereas Stock Clerks have broader retail responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Inventory Counting job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,706 per year, or $18.6 per hour.
Overnight Inventory Control Specialist - Warehouse

Overnight Inventory Control Specialist - Warehouse

Sally Beauty Holdings

Columbus, OH

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Overview

DC Inventory Control Specialist

About Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.

At SBH, our purpose is to inspire a more colorful, confident, and welcoming world. We are the leader in professional hair color, selling and distributing professional beauty supplies across 11 countries through our Sally Beauty and Beauty Systems Group businesses. Sally Beauty offers products for hair color, hair care, nails, and skin care to retail customers looking for salon quality products at a value price. Beauty Systems Group, branded as Cosmo Prof or Armstrong McCall stores, along with its direct sales consultants, sell professionally branded products intended for use and resale by salons to retail consumers.

About the role

This position assists in all phases of inventory control and inventory maintenance. Standard Operating Procedures exist for tasks performed by this job. Attributes: Breakdown, CasePuller, Cycle Counting, Ecom Full Service, Ecomindirect, Happy Beauty Co. Key In, Loading, Put Away Reach, Put Away TSP, Put Away Man Up, Restocking, Returns, Special Projects, Unloader, Inv Cont, Cardboard, Quick Ship, Batching

Responsibilities

  • Profiles and creates locations for new items.
  • Profiles existing items, based on movement and hazardous classification.
  • Reviews daily inventory-based reports and provide appropriate research to resolve challenges.
  • Performs slot verifications and responds to inquiries regarding order status and availability
  • Maintains a safe work environment and performs job functions in safely. Reports any potential job hazards to management. Maintains good housekeeping practices in assigned areas.
  • Performs item counts and research inventory discrepancies on an as needed basis.
  • Provides support to other department regarding inventory related issues
  • Maintains productivity assigned standards.
  • Performs all other duties as requested by Leadership

Knowledge, skills & abilities requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous inventory control experience and/or strong product knowledge
  • Computer/data entry detail oriented
  • Ability to operate lift truck equipment including stock pickers, reach trucks, and pallet jacks
  • Mathematical competency
  • Warehouse Management System knowledge a plus

Competencies & attributes

  • Passionate Learner actively learns; asks questions to gain further understanding; open to feedback; applies leaning to role; considers learning important and completes when assigned
  • Flexible & Agile Adapter open to change, works well with little direction and finishes the task, keeps calm under pressure and doesn't dwell on the past
  • Talent Builder shares knowledge with others, considers how to include others to problem solve and gain knowledge, looks for ways to acknowledge and motivate others
  • Effective Communicator can articulate well when sharing information, self-aware of impact and style when communicating to engage others, asks questions and listens
  • Team Builder works well with others, collaborates with a wide number of associates/teams, acts humbly when a part of a team and understands the importance of including others
  • Customer Focused Partner understands the customer and shares insights, values the customer and eager to make a positive impact, holds self to a good standard of customer service
  • Strategic Thinker brings new, strategic ideas to the team, actively supports strategic plans, provides additional ideas to drive improvements
  • Big Picture Thinker understands how the team operates, knows how decisions could impact other teams
  • Results Driver holds self to a good standard of work and delivery, manages own time and focuses on the right priorities, self-motivated, adapts easily, demonstrates grit

Problem Solver & Decision Maker uses the right information to make decisions and take action with others to solve problems, uses good judgement to make prompt yet balanced decisions

Working conditions & physical requirements

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts associated with working in a warehouse environment, which requires heightened safety precautions typical of loading/receiving docks and high-volume inventory management operations, e.g., use of safe work practices with light to heavy equipment, while utilizing forklifts and pallet jacks, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations, etc. Exposure to occasional fumes and odors and/or temperature fluctuations (25 degrees to 105 degrees Fahrenheit) is possible.

The position requires some physical exertion and the able to perform the basic lifting and system tasks for all warehouse functions and departments including receiving, put away, picking, packing, cycle counting, order checking and shipping. The work requires the repetitively lifting of cartons weighing 10 to 55 pounds, standing/walking for 6 to 10 hours a day, and climbing up and down stairs and ladders.