We are looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to support manufacturing and distribution activities for a company in West Michigan. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping shipping records accurate, inventory balanced, and production documentation organized. The person in this role will work closely with warehouse, transportation, and production teams to help ensure materials and finished goods move efficiently and customer deliveries stay on track.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare shipping packets each day by assembling order information, bills of lading, and related delivery documents.
• Review trailer availability through routine yard checks and share status updates with transportation and shipping contacts.
• Organize outbound shipment timing and assign trailers to align with daily production and delivery needs.
• Maintain accurate records for trailer locations, shipment activity, and warehouse loading progress.
• Complete shipment processing tasks so invoicing can be issued correctly and on time.
• Reconcile inventory activity by comparing production movements, shipping transactions, and stock records.
• Produce and distribute manufacturing paperwork based on schedules, material needs, and inventory status.
• Perform cycle counts, assist with month-end inventory review, and research variances requiring correction.
• Set up and maintain item data in the ERP system and create purchase orders for shipping and warehouse supplies.
• Track operational metrics such as delivery performance, inventory adjustments, trailer usage, and waste service activity.