Job Summary:
We are seeking an accurate, safety-minded Inventory Specialist to join our logistics team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory counts, receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, operating material handling equipment (such as forklifts and pallet jacks), and ensuring inventory integrity across the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities (It ain’t everything, but its honest work..):
- Cycle Counting & Audits: Conduct regular inventory cycle counts, reconcile stock discrepancies, and report variance causes to management.
- Receiving & Putaway: Unload, inspect, and verify incoming freight against purchase orders; record shipments into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and safely transfer goods to designated storage locations.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, or reach truck), pallet jacks, and order pickers to move stock throughout the facility.
- Stock Maintenance & Organization: Organize product layouts, consolidate partial pallets, and enforce inventory rotation rules (FIFO/LIFO).
- Shipping Support: Assist with pick, pack, and stage tasks during high-volume periods to ensure on-time order fulfillment.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized work environment and adhere strictly to OSHA safety guidelines and internal procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 1–3 years of warehouse, receiving, or inventory control experience.
- Forklift Certification: Valid forklift operator certification (or willingness to obtain certification upon hire).
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and barcode scanners.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Attention to Detail: Strong basic math skills and acute focus on accuracy for counting, auditing, and documentation.
Why Work with Fragile? (Outside of the fact that we’re downright awesome)
- Free snacks…need we say more?
- Be part of a rapidly growing company
- Opportunities for growth within a fast-paced startup environment
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Career growth and advancement opportunities