Inventory Control 1st Shift & Mid-Shift

Inventory Clerks record inventory for a company so that items are accurately stocked and stored where they belong. Some of their daily responsibilities include:

• Ordering inventory from vendors and suppliers and securing shipment arrival times
• Managing inventory by stocking and cataloging products for a business
• Performing quality checks on stored inventory and discarding inventory that does not meet the company’s standards
• Updating inventory count and maintaining inventory records to share with management and other stakeholders in the business
• Reporting discrepancies in inventory that indicate theft, such as too little inventory at the last count
• Implementing loss prevention programs to prevent theft
• Obtaining estimates and price details from different vendors to compare costs
• Researching the accuracy of product details and testing new products

To effectively manage a business’s incoming and outgoing flow of products and supplies, an Inventory Clerk should have the following skills:

• Ability to use inventory computer programs to update counts and compile reports, such as spreadsheets
• Mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Physical strength
• Physical stamina
• Excellent dexterity
• Attention to detail and organizational skills