Inventory Control Associate - 4th Shift

Position Details:

Title: Inventory Control Associate

Department: Inventory Control

Reports to: Inventory Control Supervisor

Location: Hanson, KY

Job Classification: Onsite

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Band: Business Support

Job Summary

Inventory Control Associates are responsible for monitoring inventory accuracy and reconciling discrepancies between physical counts and company Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Other responsibilities include efficient use of WMS to evaluate product inventories, measuring and weighing products, organizing products according to protocols, reporting inconsistent or damaged goods, and converting unsellable inventory into available product. Inventory Control Team Associates will also recommend strategies to enhance inventory procedures and participate in current 5S standards.

Inspired by Hard Work

At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

Associate Responsibilities

• Utilize WMS effectively to conduct daily cycle counts, investigate errors/discrepancies, and cross referencing all data points for inventory integrity/order availability
• Effectively investigate and correct discrepancies found during cycle counts and adjust inventory in WMS when issues are resolved
• Demonstrate a high level of system accuracy
• Identify issues and provide solutions to road blocks, resulting in improvements to department processes and procedures
• Record and report all errors and discrepancies including internal process failures and external vendor compliance
• Function as a support liaison to all departments in processing of current orders and improvement opportunities
• Inspect, label, package, and process inventory from returns into active/sellable inventory
• Sort and ensure returns inventory is assigned and transferred to correct warehouse designations (RCV vs 3PL)
• Responsible for the timely reporting of problems in the work area to appropriate personnel as well as maintaining 5S, housekeeping, safety, and preventative guidelines
• Ensure each job performed is within set procedural inventory standards and conforms to all requirements of internal and external customers. Certified through formal observation and feedback process.

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED

Required Skills & Experience

• Applicant must have good attention to detail and be able to work independently
• Effective time management and analytical/problem solving skills
• Effective written/verbal skills, and using simple math
• Experience with warehousing processes preferred
• SRT Certification recommended
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Warehouse Management Systems experience preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Distribution Environment
• Union and Non-Union Environment
• Ability to work at heights up to 65 feet
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds; job requires applicants to sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, and move about the facilities
• Safety requirements for the SRT equipment: 400 pound weight limit
• This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.