Inventory Clerk
Location: Valencia, CA
Job Type: Temp To Full-Time
Company: Coast Personnel
Salary: Market Rate
Category: Light Industrial
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Inventory ClerkAs an Inventory Clerk, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and organization of the production stockroom. This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy working in dynamic environments that require multitasking and proactive problem-solving. The core responsibility of the Inventory Clerk is to ensure that all materials and parts are sorted, stored, and distributed efficiently to support seamless production operations. Working alongside planners and production staff, you will help maintain accurate inventory records using computer systems and ensure that materials are readily available for each job number as required.
In this Inventory Clerk role, you will be responsible for receiving incoming materials, verifying their accuracy, and placing them in designated storage locations. Order picking and timely distribution of materials to the production line form a significant part of your day-to-day tasks, ensuring that workflow remains uninterrupted. You will also be responsible for conducting cycle counts and maintaining up-to-date inventory records. The role requires a keen attention to detail as you check for outstanding back-orders, fill them promptly, and document all transactions in the inventory management system.
The Inventory Clerk is expected to assess daily priorities, manage workflow effectively, and provide excellent customer service to internal teams. You will interact regularly with coworkers, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. In addition, you must be able to comprehend and follow documentation written in English. Being bilingual in Spanish is considered an asset, but not a requirement.
This opportunity provides exposure to both inside and outside work environments. The physical nature of the Inventory Clerk position means you will spend a significant portion of your day walking, with frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials weighing up to 30 pounds. The position also requires strong eye-hand coordination, good color and depth perception, and the ability to operate various equipment, including computers and hand tools.
To succeed as an Inventory Clerk, you should possess basic mathematical skills and be comfortable working with computers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment. Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to maintain accurate written records are essential. Attendance is critical, and flexibility for occasional overtime on short notice is necessary to support production needs.
If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your organizational skills and attention to detail will make a direct impact on production efficiency, consider applying for the Inventory Clerk position. Join a team that values reliability, accuracy, and teamwork, and take the next step in your career in inventory management. Click the job application button to submit your application today!
Inventory Clerk - Summary- Maintain the production stockroom in an organized and efficient manner.
- Sort and store parts by job number, ensuring materials are ready for requisition.
- Keep accurate inventory records using computer systems.
- Manage the workflow of the stockroom, ensuring orderly check-in and check-out of materials.
- Receive and properly store incoming materials and parts.
- Pick orders and distribute materials to the production line as required.
- Deliver completed kits to the production line or stage them in the stockroom.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and update inventory records.
- Assess and prioritize daily tasks to meet production requirements.
- Monitor and fulfill outstanding back-orders, documenting transactions in the computer system.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support stockroom operations.
- Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for overtime based on production needs.
- Potential for advancement within inventory management or related fields.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic mathematical proficiency.
- Ability to interact effectively with a team of coworkers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy; able to use inventory management software.
- Ability to read and comprehend documentation in English.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
- Consistent attendance and reliability.
- Availability for overtime on short notice.
- Detail-oriented self-starter with a proactive approach to stockroom management.
- Flexible, team-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Physically capable of handling light work, including walking, bending, and lifting materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Possesses strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Demonstrates good written communication and customer service skills.
- Physical demands include extended periods of walking and the ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting.
- Requires good depth and color perception to accurately identify materials.
- Work environment may include exposure to noise and occasional physical hazards.
- Use of computers, inventory management software, and various hand tools is required.
- This is a valuable opportunity to gain further experience in inventory management and contribute to efficient production operations.
Take the next step in your career as an Inventory Clerk by applying today. Click the job application button to get started!