Description
Track, receive, count, and record inventory in stockrooms or warehouses; reconcile shipments and on-hand quantities; update inventory systems and labels; organize storage locations; support cycle counts, audits, and replenishment; may operate material-handling equipment.
- • Retrieve stock to fulfill internal requisitions.
- • Complete receiving and inventory records.
- • Read requisitions to verify item numbers, units, and quantities.
- • Unpack, verify, and stage incoming items for storage.
- • Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in stockrooms or warehouses.
- • Inspect stock for damage, expiration, or defects and report issues.
- • Answer internal inquiries about stock status, locations, and availability.
- • Receive and count stock items, recording data in inventory systems.
- • Label items, bins, and pallets with part numbers, barcodes, and status.
- • Place items into assigned locations per bin and location standards.
- • Compare packing lists and invoices to items received to confirm accuracy.
- • Update inventory systems to reflect receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.
- • Prepare and stage items for internal pickup, kitting, or delivery.
- • Conduct cycle counts and assist with full physical inventories.
- • Issue materials, parts, and supplies to departments based on approved requests.
- • Provide guidance to warehouse or stockroom staff on inventory procedures.
- • Maintain clean, safe, and organized stock areas and aisles.
- • Maintain accurate bin locations; use handheld scanners and ERP/WMS.
- • Pack items for transfers, returns, or vendor shipments.
- • Process and dispose of damaged, defective, or expired items per policy.
- • Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas to meet safety regulations.
- • Recommend disposition of excess, obsolete, or slow-moving stock.
- • Keep records of stock usage, variances, and equipment damage.
- • Keep records of issued, transferred, and returned stock.
- • Assist with setting reorder points and replenishment quantities.
- • Requisition or assist purchasing with orders based on stock levels and demand.
- • Determine proper storage methods and locations based on turnover and environmental requirements.
- • Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment if certified.
- • Receive, unload, and verify inbound shipments; issue inventory per approved requests.
- • Investigate inventory discrepancies and report findings to supervisors.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
