An Inventory Associate monitors warehouse inventory and places orders with vendors for supplies. Conducts regular or occasional audits of inventory or sections of a warehouse.
Inventory Associate Palmetto State Armory L - 2.9 West Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Forklift Certification Lifting equipment Physical security Logistics cargo handling Confidential information handling Received goods storage Labeling Basic math Cycle counting inventory management Moving Palletization 5S Warehouse management system Forklift Order shipping High school diploma or GED Shipping and receiving inspections Barcode scanners Order fulfillment receiving Shipping and receiving inventory management Organizational skills Productivity software Truck loading and unloading Pallet jack Freight Order picking Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Material handling equipment operation Delivery detail verification Entry level Full Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
This position is responsible for accounting for inventory as well as transferring or replenishing inventory in the warehouse. This position may also be responsible for receiving inventory and sending inventory to retail locations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for managing stock and inventory control. Ensure accurate cycle counting, reporting, stock withdrawal generation and training while maintaining inventory integrity. Responsible for storing and inventory of products when required. Read orders to ascertain description sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise. Identify product discrepancies and proactively resolve issues regarding them. Accurately verify that all piece counts on Purchase Orders, Packing slips and the actual product match Perform tasks related to shipping and transportation of orders; perform all functions of cargo handling including, but not limited to processing, loading, and off-loading freight. Builds and breaks down cargo containers and pallets using necessary equipment. Sorts, dimentionalizes and label freight using necessary equipment. Participates in the 5S Program. Understands, follows, and enforces the Supply Chain Philosophy. Has a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to these. Ensures the security of the property by adhering to protection and access policies and procedures and lock up procedures. Adhere to SOP. Offload freight and receive in inventory. Pick store allocations for inventory being transferred to retail locations. All other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalency Knowledge of LISA WMS, Microsoft Office, and Motorola handheld scanners a plus Working knowledge of pallet jack and/or forklift certified a plus. Able to work all areas of the warehouse operation based on the needs of the organization.
Math Skills:
Inventory associates will be using basic math to add inventory. Ability to perform work accurately, thoroughly, and timely. Ability to pay close attention to detail. Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks and duties at the same time. Understands, follows, and enforces the Supply Chain Philosophy. Has a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to these. Dependable, Deadline-Oriented, Time Management Skills, Safety Awareness, maintain professionalism at all times in the Distribution Center. Career driven with a desire to grow with the company. Maintains a positive attitude, is goal driven and focused on the betterment and overall strategic picture of the organization. A good team player with the ability to take direction and follow through on tasks. Able to maintain confidentiality as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an operational warehouse environment. Specific job assignments may require day, evening, weekend or holiday hours. Overtime may be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Team members are constantly standing, walking, carrying, twisting, bending, seeing, stooping, balancing, hearing. Team members will be lifting objects weighing from less than 20 pounds to 60 pounds.
DIRECT REPORTS
Not Applicable. Must be at least 18 years of age. Export Control Compliance Notice This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Palmetto State Armory may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.