15 Readerlink Inventory Control Associate Jobs Hiring in Romeoville, IL

Job Description

Job Title:             Inventory Control Associate                                                                     Department:      Inventory

Reports to:         Inventory Manager                                                                                     FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt      

Pay Rate: $19.50 - $20.50
1st Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform daily cycle count.
• Ability to verify physical inventory counts.
• Ability to perform data entry into inventory management system and correct inventory record inaccuracies.  
• Ability to investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
• Ability to track and maintain damaged titles in inventory.
• Ability to conduct weekly audits.
• Ability to conduct follow up after proper research, communicate the findings.
• Ability to maintain documentation of the defects and root cause analysis.
• Ability to set resolution steps occasionally in conjunction with your ICQA Leader and other operational leaders.
• Ability to promote a safe workplace.

• Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment.

• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• Perform and drive cleanliness of the physical locations.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Identify and process damaged titles and place in designated area.
• Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 or more years of inventory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

• Must be able to stand up to 10 hours in a day.
• Must be able to walk up to 10 hours.
• Will continuously reach up and out.
• Will occasionally climb.
• Will occasionally push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Will frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Will occasionally have repetitive foot movement.
• Will frequently have repetitive hand/arm movements for simple reaching, simple and firm grasping, and/or fine hand manipulation.
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee must be able to wear gloves occasionally.

• Ability to print and speak simple sentences well both written and verbally, in English.
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers.

• Must be proficient in mathematics.
• Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to operate computer systems with minimal direction after receiving training.
• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Ability to navigate web-based ICQA reporting and forms, such as Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, iSeries (AS400) and Web Focus, with minimal direction, after training. 
• Ability to perform basic data entry and analysis in Excel. 
• Ability to be trained on powered equipment as needed.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• The work performed is in a high-volume distribution center environment.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations and dust and will be working around moving machinery.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Employee Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To:
Health Plans - Medical, Dental & Prescription
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health & Dependent Care
Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
Vacation Pay & Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match