Seasonal Inventory Control Clerk II

🇺🇸In-Person - Jefferson City, MO$24K–$28K/yri3d ago

K-12 Operations Warehouse Operations Inventory Management Materials Handling Supply Chain Distribution

Role Snapshot

The Inventory Control Clerk II manages warehouse inventory at Scholastic's Jefferson City facility, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely fulfillment of customer orders. This seasonal full-time role involves operating warehouse systems and equipment to maintain inventory integrity across distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities: Accurately record incoming inventory in the WMS, process inventory requests, position stock to meet service standards, and research/resolve inventory discrepancies. Additional duties include operating warehouse equipment, preparing products for transfer, providing receiving support as needed, and working across various operational areas based on business requirements.

Skills & Tools: Proficiency with AS400, Microsoft Office, and warehouse management systems; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to read and interpret order forms; and effective communication with team members. Must safely operate warehouse equipment including RF scanners, conveyors, palletizers, and material-handling devices.

Qualifications: Previous experience in systematic inventory management is preferred. Must be at least 18 years old, able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand/walk on concrete floors for extended periods, and work in non-climate-controlled environments with flexibility for overtime and weekend shifts.

Location: In-Person - Jefferson City, MO

Compensation: $24K–$28K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Job Description: SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Inventory Control Clerk II manages warehouse inventory to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely fulfillment of customer requirements. Essential Functions:

Accurately evaluate and record incoming inventory in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Review and process inventory requests from operational departments.
Position inventory to meet service standards.
Research and resolve non-standard inventory issues.
Safely operate warehouse tools and equipment, including box knives, tape guns, RF scanners, handheld devices, conveyors, tapers, labelers, palletizers, and bailers.
Follow safety protocols when working around moving equipment and conveyors.
Stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods.
Read and interpret order forms and communicate effectively with team members.
Work in a non-climate-controlled environment year-round.
Execute IWS requests for cartons and products and verify inventory based on system-generated requests.
Investigate and correct carton/tote errors caused by system no-reads and similar issues using IWS and AS400.
Conduct system research and updates using mobile workstations and hand/wrist scanners.
Prepare products and transfer inventory from AMR totes to cartons for warehouse storage. Other Responsibilities:
Provide backup support for receiving operations as needed.
Sort, move, and load materials/finished goods using manual and material-handling equipment.
Work in various operational areas based on business needs.
Comply with facility schedules, including overtime and weekend shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Refer to Physical Demand Analysis (PDA) for complete requirements. Qualifications Qualifications: Previous experience in systematic inventory management preferred.
Proficiency in department computer systems including AS400 and Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be at least 18 years of age. Time Type: Full time Job Type: Temporary Seasonal Job Family Group: Distrib & Matls Mgmt Location Region/State: Missouri EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.