Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY: The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, verifying stock levels, and supporting the efficient flow of materials throughout the warehouse. This role ensures that all raw materials, consumables, and finished goods are properly received, recorded, and tracked. The Inventory Control Clerk plays a key role in identifying discrepancies, improving inventory procedures, and supporting cross-departmental collaboration to maintain operational accuracy and efficiency.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Verify clerical inventory records against physical stock counts to ensure accuracy.
- Identify and correct discrepancies in inventory computations or physical counts.
- Investigate and document reasons for inventory discrepancies, reporting findings to management.
- Ensure all raw materials are received, verified, and accurately recorded in the inventory system.
- Conduct accurate counts of received raw materials, delivered parts, and consumables.
- Perform regular monthly cycles and participate in annual physical inventory counts and audits.
- Manually count stock items and reconcile with system records.
- Enter daily production reports and update inventory databases accordingly.
- Prepare and maintain detailed logs of all products, materials, and supplies.
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Production, Quality Control, Accounting, Logistics) to ensure inventory accuracy and availability.
- Responsible for requesting and replacing missing labels to ensure accurate tracking and identification of items.
- Manage open bundles, organize and tag.
- Monitor inventory levels and alert management of low stock or overstock situations, monitoring base stock.
- Verify and adjust total tonnage per purchase order by comparing it to the actual quantity received.
- Record and Manage scrap metal.
- Support continuous improvement of inventory management procedures and warehouse organization.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- May require operating forklifts or other warehouse equipment (certification may be needed).
- Quickbooks and Smartsheet experience preferred
- Forklift experience preferred; certification is a plus.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in business, logistics, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or a similar role.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Inventory Control Clerk has no supervisory responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for accurately documenting inventory transactions, reporting discrepancies, and coordinating with team members, vendors, and supervisors. The ability to read and interpret purchase orders, shipping documents, and inventory records is required. Clear and professional communication is also necessary for composing emails, updating logs, and participating in team discussions. Bilingual abilities may be preferred depending on operational needs.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type and use mouse; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Lifting up-to 50 lbs. or more may be required. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment in a clerical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position does not require frequent travel.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Keysteel Corp is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We believe in treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, and we strive to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled.
Keysteel Corp is a participant in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States by comparing information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S. government records.
If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.