The Inventory Specialist / Material Handler is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records while supporting the day-to-day movement, organization, and storage of materials within the facility. This position combines inventory control responsibilities with hands-on material handling to ensure materials are properly received, identified, stored, tracked, and available when needed.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with inventory systems, and willing to work hands-on in a warehouse environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Maintain accurate inventory records, including quantities, locations, receipts, transfers, and material movements.
· Perform routine cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts.
· Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
· Verify materials are stored in the correct designated locations.
· Update inventory locations as materials are moved throughout the facility.
· Assist with maintaining accurate part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and other inventory information.
· Identify damaged, missing, incorrectly labeled, or misplaced materials and report discrepancies to management.
· Assist with inventory audits and reconciliation activities.
· Maintain organized documentation related to receiving, inventory movements, and material transactions.
· Work with warehouse leadership and other departments to ensure inventory information remains accurate and up to date.
Material Handling
· Receive, unload, inspect, and organize incoming materials.
· Move materials safely throughout the warehouse using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling equipment.
· Pick, stage, and prepare materials for internal transfers, production needs, or shipment.
· Load and unload trucks as needed.
· Properly label and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
· Assist with organizing warehouse and storage areas to maximize space and accessibility.
· Follow established procedures for handling oversized, heavy, or high-value materials.
· Support other material handlers during periods of high volume or operational demand.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
· Ability to safely lift and move materials in accordance with company safety requirements.
· Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized.
· Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures, noise levels, and frequent equipment movement.
Key Performance Expectations
Success in this position will be measured by:
· Inventory accuracy
· Timely completion of cycle counts
· Accurate recording of material movements
· Reduction of missing or misplaced inventory
· Proper organization and labeling of storage locations
· Safe and efficient material handling
· Timely resolution of inventory discrepancies
· Compliance with company safety and inventory procedures
Position Focus
While this position assists with general material handling as needed, its primary focus is inventory accuracy and control. The Inventory Specialist serves as an important link between the physical materials in the warehouse and the inventory records used to manage operations.