Inventory Clerk

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Full Time Pendergrass, GA, US

TITLE: Inventory Control Clerk
DIVISION: Georgia
REPORTS TO: Inventory Control Supervisor
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Gold Star Foods is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our employees who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere where you enjoy getting up for work every day!

This position is a critical support role for the Warehouse Team. As an Inventory Control Clerk, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring efficient operations, and upholding inventory accuracy within the organization. Your responsibilities will include performing cycle counts, checking in drivers, managing inventory returns, and maintaining dock cleanliness and security. You will collaborate with the Inventory Control Supervisor to resolve discrepancies and conduct daily PO audits for inventory accuracy.

Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment are crucial for success in this role.

• Performs cycle counts of merchandise or supplies in stock and posts total to inventory records, either manually or electronically.
• Checks in drivers as they arrive to ensure paperwork and product match.
• Works with inventory returns and directs drivers for proper placement of product.
• Ensures the dock area is clear and clean and ensures that the dock area is secure.
• Follows & maintains cycle count schedule, bin audits, RC18 (product not on truck).
• Assists in researching and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Research negative inventory values.
• Research inventory discrepancies with the assistance of IC Lead
• Completing product return put-aways.
• Assists with recouping damages and coordinating donations.
• Performs additional duties but not limited to assigning new pick locations, duplicate pick bins, bread inventory, research and correction of invalid pallet ’s, inventory requests from K12 Solutions and buyers.
• Monitor inventory for proper rotation using FIFO/FEFO to minimize spoilage and shrink
• Verify accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments against purchase orders and invoices by doing audits
• Inspect incoming products for quality, temperature compliance, and labeling standards
• Ensure proper storage of goods in dry, refrigerated, and frozen environments
• Support recall processes by identifying and isolating affected inventory quickly and accurately
• Generate reports on inventory variances, stock levels, and product movement
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe warehouse environment
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures while operating in a fast‑paced environment
• Remove and document damaged, expired, or contaminated products according to company procedures
• Assist other departments as needed.

• Must be open to work overtime when needed.
• Willing and able to learn new procedures and adapt to change.
• Ability to operate multiple MHE:
  Forklift/Order Picker/Pallet Jack.
• Ability to self-manage daily work.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work in extreme cold environments for prolonged periods of time. (Cold Weather Gear Provided by Company)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task, while planning the time, method, manner and/or performance sequence of own work.
• Proficient with MS Office (esp. Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Ability and willingness to complete some moderately…