Senior Inventory Specialist

• Operate MHE to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory
• Enter computer data for receipts, shipments, and inventory maintenance
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
• Answer customer questions and resolve issues
• Return customer material to the factory
• Transfer material to appropriate areas and maintain inventory ranges and locations
• Use equipment safely
• Work autonomously and report progress and issues to supervisors or management
• Follow company policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Maintain records and reports for inventory control and security
• Conduct physical inventories and daily/monthly in-house cycle counts
• Support shipping and receiving by locating missing items
• Perform safety and housekeeping audits; report and correct unsafe operations
• Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings
• Use PC skills for email and report generation
• Prevent, identify, record, investigate, and resolve product, process, and quality-system non-conformities
• Review inbound and outbound operations, including unloading, checking, stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading
• Ship material to the factory upon client inventory requests and notify management when procedures require updates
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist leadership as needed and participate in cross-training activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment
• Able to operate MHE
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
• Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS functions
• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities, count inventory, and perform related duties
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
• Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required
• Preferred: 1-3 years’ experience working in an inventory department
• Preferred: 1-3 years forklift experience
• Preferred:
  Current or prior MHE certification
• Ability to perform required physical activities including bending, climbing, crawling, handling/fingering, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, squatting/kneeling, pushing and pulling

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and maintaining accurate inventory records while adhering to safety protocols. Capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced logistics environment, with strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Material Handling Equipment Operation
• Forklift Certification
• Inventory Management
• RF Scanner Proficiency
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Functions

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Control
• Data Entry
• Cycle Counting
• Mathematical Skills
• Safety Audits
• Shipping and Receiving
• Order Pulling
• Labeling
• Loading
• Unloading

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift Training Program
• MHE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Distribution
• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Department
• Customer Service

Tools & Technologies

• PC Skills
• Email
• Inventory Management Software