Inventory Control Associate

IC Warehouse Associe

Locion: Aberdeen, MD | Department: Inventory Control / Quality Assurance | Job Type: Full-time | Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 | Schedule: Day Shift

About the Role: Your Impact

As an IC Warehouse Associe, you are the guardian of inventory integrity and product quality within our fulfillment network. You play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of all stock and the quality of merchandise, which directly impacts customer sisfaction and reduces loss. This position requires meticulous tention to detail, advanced system work, and physical capability, all while opering in a fast-paced environment and adhering to strict safety protocols.

Wh Youll Do (Core Responsibilities)

Your primary focus will be on inventory accuracy and quality control, which may require cross-training in other departments (Receiving, Shipping, Returns) to resolve discrepancies:

Inventory Control & Accuracy:

• Perform comprehensive Cycle Counts (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) of warehouse locions to ensure systemic stock accuracy.

• Investige and resolve inventory discrepancies, including managing damaged, misplaced, or missing products from the moment the exception is detected until its resolution.

• Monitor and troubleshoot reports reled to unavailable inventory, defects, and adjustments to proactively identify and address stock issues.

Quality Assurance & Audits:

• Perform quality inspections of inbound units and existing warehouse stock, assessing the condition of items and processing damaged or non-conforming items for disposition.

• Complete putaway audits, relabel products as needed, and ensure proper documention of quality issues (e.g., OS&D - Overage/Shortage/Damage).

Technology & Da:

• Utilize Warehouse Management Software (WMS), handheld devices (e.g., Nexus), and systems like Excel/Google Sheets to sort da, track inventory, and process resolutions.

Merial Handling Equipment (MHE) Operion:

• Safely opere various MHE, including Order Pickers (Cherry Pickers) and Reach Trucks, to access and move stock for cycle counting, quality checks, and inventory resolution, often high elevions.

Safety & Teamwork:

Adhere strictly to all safety procedures and guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area (5S) to ensure safety and efficiency.

Collabore with team members across departments to meet daily targets and support teams during peak volumes.

Wh Youll Need

• Physical Stamina :

• The ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift (8+ hours) in a dynamic, non-clime-controlled warehouse environment.

• Lifting Capability :

• The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to team lift up to 150 lbs..

• Experience & Skills:

• At least 1 year of experience with cycle counts is required.

• Basic to intermedie computer skills, including proficiency with Outlook and Excel or Google Sheets.

• PIV Certificion (Cherry Picker/Reach Truck/Electric Pallet Jack) or willingness to be trained is often required.

• Language & Reasoning : Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, safety rules, and procedure manuals in English. Strong tention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodions to the known physical or mental limitions of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operions. If you require a reasonable accommodion to participe in the job applicion or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodions for Applicants form .

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