Inventory Control Specialist

Warehouse Associate

In accordance with corporate policies and procedures, as a member of the Branch Distribution Center team, perform the entire range of receiving, storage, order picking, packaging, strapping, shipping, document control, physical inventory and warehouse maintenance functions in support of customer orders. Use on a full time basis, materials handling equipment, both manual and mechanized.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Receiving Associate in receiving material into the Distribution Center from manufacturers and other sources.
• Products may be received via freight carriers, parcel services, local vendor deliveries, FedEx, UPS and U.S.
• Postal Service.
• Follow Branch receiving procedures in the checking of cases for the correct amount, condition and packaging of product.
• Place incoming stock in assigned locations.
• Assist with the proper labeling of the product per client instructions.
• Ready shipments for induction into UPS, USPS and LTL.
• Strictly follow customer requirement concerning delivery timetables.
• Pull orders shown on Shipping Documents from stock locations.
• Maintain highest degree of accuracy in the picking process and double check case packs, stock numbers and units of issue to ensure the correct quantities are issued.
• Ensure 100% RF scan rate is accomplished.
• Pack all shipment to ensure product is not damaged during shipping.
• Pack, package, and label outgoing shipments as necessary to comply with customer requirements.
• Move outgoing shipments to the Staging Area.
• Assist in taking and reconciling inventories of products stored in the Distribution Center.
• Sweep, clean, pick up and dispose of trash in the Distribution Center.
• Operate materials handling equipment in a safe manner in accordance with established corporate policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent in industry name required.

6 months of previous warehouse experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with others, must be able to speak and hear.
• Excellent Computer Skill Required.
• Experience in UPS, USPS and LTL Shipping preferred.
• Attention to detail a must, sense of urgency required, and excellent attendance mandatory.
• Prior small item receiving, order selecting and shipping preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• This position requires that you drive on behalf of Acosta Sales & Marketing.
• Candidates for this position are required to be on their feet the entire 8-hour shift.

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing + Climbing + Listening + Lifting (50 lbs) + Pushing/Pulling + Carrying (50 lbs)

About Us

Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories. With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs that's why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone. Find your place at Premium whether it's merchandising, sales or brand advocacy, there's a spot for you on our team. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.