INVENTORY CONTROL CLERK

Overview: Salary Range $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category Inventory

Description: Position Summary The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely updating of all inventory records, specifically reinforcing steel (rebar) bundles and related materials. This role performs systematic and physical counts, reconciles variances, ensures proper tagging to maintain traceability back to mill certificates, and supports efficient material flow and storage. The position also processes returns, documents discrepancies, and communicates inventory status and issues to management to minimize stock errors, delays, and waste.

Key Responsibilities: Update inventory counts daily; maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy inventory records for management review. Identify, investigate, and report inventory discrepancies (quantity, tag mismatch, damage, or certification issues); escalate recurring variance trends. Maintain and publish a current list of bundles/rebar requiring new or replacement tags; generate and apply tags promptly. Manage receipt of incoming rebar shipments: verify quantities, heat numbers, mill certifications (MTRs), and condition before system entry. Tag bundles of rebar with printed inventory tags matching mill tags to preserve traceability and compliance. Process and document returned items: inspect, segregate, retag (if needed), update system quantities, and record reason codes. Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventories; reconcile and adjust system records with documented justifications. Assist with organized staging, movement, rotation, and storage of rebar in the warehouse or yard to reduce handling time and damage. Maintain orderly inventory areas: clear aisles, proper stacking, legible tag placement, and secure storage of partial bundles. Collaborate with Operations / Production to support material availability for fabrication schedules. Use basic spreadsheets or inventory software (e.g., Excel) to record, audit, and report inventory data. Communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) in both English and Spanish with drivers, yard personnel, and supervisors. Adhere to and promote all safety procedures (PPE, forklift / crane safety, pinch point awareness, load securement) when around heavy materials and moving equipment. Promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged stock, or potential loss issues. Support continuous improvement of inventory control processes (suggest procedural adjustments, labeling improvements, layout changes).Perform related duties as assigned to ensure inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.