Inventory Specialist

Position Description

Inventory Specialist

Department: Supply Chain Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary Non-Exempt Reports To: Warehouse Lead

Location: Katy, Tx Amount of Travel Required: 0%

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday Positions Supervised: n/a

Position Summary

This position receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.")

• Organize stock and merchandise within the warehouse by properly unboxing and storing goods in their designated location.
• Maintain accurate records of products that have been stocked and provide management with an accurate representation of all goods shipped and received.
• Verify all incoming shipments to be accurate by comparing the invoice to the order and ensure all goods are in excellent condition.
• Monitor and report any missing or lost inventory to management.
• Properly pack items to be shipped according to company standards to ensure they arrive in excellent condition.
• Organize and sort items on shelves, bins, and overhangs according to company standards.
• Accurately maintain company database including all stock and warehouse items
• Reliably retrieve items from within the warehouse to be processed and shipped.
• Communicating demand of stocked items to the procurement team
• May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Successfully passes background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Daily in-person, predictable attendance.
  
  

Education/Experience Level

• Minimum, High School degree; and 1-2 years’ work experience
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and working primarily standing.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills are essential, as working as a team is vital to maintaining an organized warehouse.
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel and other company spreadsheet programs
• Experience using a forklift and professional forklift certification is strongly preferred.
• Typing and record-keeping skills are necessary to provide accurate information for managers and supervisors regarding warehouse inventory.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance.
• A Customer service mentality is beneficial to ensure a positive customer experience by shipping items to a high standard.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT: (Promotions may occur only after the following qualifications have been satisfied. Promotions are not guaranteed and are subject to availability of position openings.)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Last Updated June 2023