Inventory Control Associate
$20 - $24/hr
Mid
Thief River Falls, MN, USA
In PersonRegular onsite attendance is required. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Warehouse & FulfillmentInventory Control & Cycle Counting
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- The ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required.
- Basic computer navigation and typing skills are required.
- Basic math skills are required.
- The ability to multitask and change focus quickly based on requests from employees or management is required.
- The ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently and collaborate with peers and leaders to resolve issues is required.
- The position requires regular onsite attendance.
- The employee must be able to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, head, and other body parts.
- The employee must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 8 to 10 hours.
- The employee must routinely lift 10 to 15 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and rarely lift 77 or more pounds with assistance.
- The employee must be able to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs.
- The employee must be able to reach with the hands and arms above shoulder level.
- The employee must be authorized to work in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct perpetual inventory counts and update the computer system, inventory records, and Active Max to show the correct quantity on hand.
- Act as a liaison between Picking, Broken Reserve, Quality, and other departments to support order fulfillment and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Answer product questions, including questions about date or lot codes, product weight, and standard manufacturing packaging.
- Investigate customer complaints regarding shipment errors and update inventory stock levels as needed.
- Investigate inventory exceptions when a picker cannot find product needed to fulfill a customer order.
- Search for misplaced product and update inventory counts to reflect findings.
- Update processing quantities in the Sales Order, Material Transport, and Inventory subsystems to match the actual quantity shipped to the customer.
- Pick parts in an assigned zone to fulfill order requests and supplier return requests.
- Contact internal departments to correct issues concerning orders and returns.
- Identify part date codes or lot codes and mark them on picking labels when required.
- Process parts from other facilities as needed for an order or return.
- Prepackage products for orders or returns in a consistent and secure manner.
- Verify parts and counts of picked parts.
- Package and palletize returns for shipment.
- Process promotional and internal shipments for corporate partners.
- Process non-conforming returns according to company policy and in a timely manner.
- Complete pre-counts of products before supplier returns.
- Analyze physical inventory records and reports and confer with team members to resolve inventory count discrepancies.
- Analyze and process record change notices and error logs to determine their impact and necessity for order fulfillment.
- Process and report on audits for product removals and non-conforming tags generated within the employee's parameters.
- Use applicable Purchasing and Receiving subsystems to verify receipts and identify physical counts.
- Inspect products for oxidation, corrosion, damage, or other defects that could affect product quality.
- Verify move-up product and place it in its home location.
- Recommend procedures to facilitate or improve inventory control in the Product Distribution Center.
- Identify and resolve mixed product in storage locations.
- Conduct and complete inventory-related projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with WM software such as Manhattan and KiSoft is preferred.
- Previous cycle count or Exceptions experience is highly preferred.
About the company
Digi-Key is a full-service partner for engineers, providing design tools, business solutions, and the world’s largest in-stock selection of electronic components. It helps customers through the entire design process—from prototype to production—by offering extensive product availability, fast responsive service, and helpful support on its website and tools. The company differentiates itself with the breadth and depth of its catalog, reliable stock and quick fulfillment, and consistent service across North America, Europe, and Asia, earning strong industry rankings in availability and speed. Digi-Key’s goal is to enable engineers to move from idea to finished product smoothly by giving fast access to components, technical resources, and project-enabled support.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Founded
1972
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