Inventory Clerk Job Description
Inventory clerk
provides for accurate and timely entry of a variety of data into various computer software programs.
Inventory Clerk Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective inventory clerk job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included inventory clerk job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assists Supervisor to ensure that all negatives in locations are cleaned each day from WMS system
Restock all pantry cupboards and ensure displays are stocked with kitchen supplies daily
Check and ensure that all sizes of copy paper are available in the copy rooms on a daily basis
Recycle toners and maintenance kits are picked up from the copy rooms and other designated areas of the bank and prepared for recycling
Respond to all emergencies like copy paper deliveries, malfunctioning equipment and other miscellaneous requests
Assist in performing monthly inventory on supplies
Handle filing duties
Assist in verifying receipt items for inventory or delivery to staff
Perform frequent Inventory Cycle Count and annual Physical Inventory
Assist with Receiving as needed
Inventory Clerk Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Inventory Clerk
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, PIT, ASE, OSHA, ACE
Education for Inventory Clerk
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the inventory clerk job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, General Education, Supervision, Associates, Technical, Management, Accounting, Business, High School Education, Computer
Skills for Inventory Clerk
Desired skills for inventory clerk include:
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Desire to learn about -- construction equipment and trucks
Adherence to DaVita Employment and Teammate policies
SAP
Ability to use various computer software programs and the ability to use and understand custom computer software programs
Computer systems and comfortable using them
Medical supplies
Microsoft Office
Previous stock room experience
Computers and ability to learn WMS and various internal applications
Desired experience for inventory clerk includes:
Willingness to complete all required Corporate based training
Thorough knowledge in proper use of lifting and moving equipment
Handling material as assigned by supervisor
Must be able to lift boxes up to 50lbs
Work well with other members of the team
Must be able to pass background, drug test and meet ITAR requirement
Inventory Clerk Examples
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Inventory Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of inventory clerk. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for inventory clerk
- Perform other duties as assigned and needed, including part mark, packaging, loading and shipping activities
- Operate weight scales
- Keep work area clean and organized per company 6S requirements
- Pull parts to complete kits
- Assist in the shipping/receiving department
- Support activities related to inventory
- Accurately issue and receive materials
- Must have some Access software skills
- Enters Food and Beverage invoices into the Purchasing system
- Maintains inventory and purchasing
Qualifications for inventory clerk
- 6 months related experience *in a warehouse environment**
- Willing to submit to a drug screen and background check
- Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to legally work in the U.S
- Detail oriented with the ability to use elementary measuring tools micrometer calipers and electronic calipers
- Frequent bending, ,lifting and hand manipulation
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) customer service skills
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Inventory Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an inventory clerk. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for inventory clerk
- Issuing planning documents to operators in a timely manner
- Unloading, receiving and issuing large aircraft component
- Assure parts are packaged and handled correctly
- Able to work efficiently with Computers, including PLM System, SF.com and other IT based systems
- Contribute to quality improvement processes
- Assist with the investigation of returned products
- Inspect and test products to specific technical specifications and tolerances
- Assist with the shipping of replacement or repaired products
- Greeting and giving order updates to clients both over the phone and in-person
- Receiving and confirming quality of product upon return
Qualifications for inventory clerk
- Operate various material handling equipment
- Previous experience experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment
- High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by hands-on or vocational school training, and a minimum of three (3) years of inventory control experience, preferably in food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry in a manufacturing environment
- Able to select, lift and carry objects ( up to 20 – 25 lbs)
- Operate pallet jack, hand truck or dolly
- Box cutter cut cases of product
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Inventory Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of inventory clerk. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for inventory clerk
- Remove items from original packaging to prepare for repackaging in AKC bags
- Inspect items for physical defects, If defects found report to manager to contact vendor
- Assemble items that need assembling
- Perform transactions that deduct inventory pieces used for assembly
- Submit the prepared inventory items to inventory processor along with put-away tickets
- Bag items using put-away tickets
- Performs item put away process including scanning put-away tickets
- Perform bagger machine routine maintenance & daily setup including draining compressor
- Maintain bagger supply levels (report to manager)
- Perform inventory counts of small parts
Qualifications for inventory clerk
- Preferred experience in distribution center
- Ability to lift product up to 50 lbs. is required
- Basic PC knowledge with a focus on data entry, Excel, ERP are strongly preferred
- Must be able to work in a fast paced warehouse environment
- Position will require that candidate has a strong customer service background and understanding of Microsoft Word products
- Position will require candidates to clearly answer the phone and document calls
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Inventory Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an inventory clerk. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for inventory clerk
- Principally responsible for counting, classifying, and maintaining a vast inventory of items
- Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager and Inventory Analyst
- Oversee material received to determine irregularities, inspecting articles and rejecting defective ones
- Communicating with internal business partners to provide first-rate customer service
- Perform daily cycle counts as requested in all areas of Torrance campus
- Post and publish cycle count results to Operations team
- Reconcile inventory errors and work with team to improve process and eliminate duplicate inventory errors
- Interfacing with the UPS website for the creation of Call tags and the issuance of these call tags
- Interfacing with other associates in our group, and system work, to facilitate the return to supplier process
- Keying stock moves for put away and replenishment moves
Qualifications for inventory clerk
- One year of receiving/distribution experience within a health care environment
- Must have Med-Surg and Surgical supply knowledge, computer skills, ability to work in a windows based environment and function with hand held devices
- High School Graduate or equivalent technical training required
- Prior inventory experience is a plus
- Must be able to work the entire shift (all employees arrive together and leave together)
- Hours worked will change each week, must be flexible with days and times
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Inventory Clerk Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an inventory clerk. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for inventory clerk
- Locate packing slips, confirm deliveries, and pull and turn in packing slips
- Monitor low inventory levels and communicate out of stock items with Purchasing and Inventory Control manager
- Label part number of products and move to home/final locations for usage
- Implement warehouse planning solutions (rack constructions (deconstructions), rack labeling)
- Preform other duties as assigned by the Inventory Control Manager
- Stock received items to bulk stock
- Organizes bulk bins
- Notifies purchasing of obsolete items, missing or quantities nearing stock-out
- Maintain accurate inventory stock location files and audit programs
- Maintain the Materials Issued Log, and insure the right components are distributed to production
Qualifications for inventory clerk
- Must be able to adhere strictly to the work schedule
- Must perform to the departmental work production quality and quantity standards
- Must be able to work effectively and harmoniously with others
- Flexability to work in different environments
- Verify Bin locations
- Must have Microsoft Excel experience at previous employment