What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Associate position at Batteries Plus?
The Inventory Associate plays a key role in supporting accurate inventory management and product flow within the distribution center. The position is responsible for conducting physical inventories, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring products are correctly handled, processed, and staged for shipment per customer requirements and company standards.
What You'll Do
- Accurately perform physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and receipt audits promptly.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including overages and shortages.
- Assist with the assembly of finished goods, including repackaging, damage processing, inventory adjustments, and relabeling.
- Identity and report outdated, expired, or damaged inventory for appropriate resolution.
- Set up pick locations for products.
- Operates forklift and other powered equipment as needed.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; report any safety concerns or product damage to a supervisor.
- Actively participate in required safety training and adhere to company policies at all times.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of warehouse distribution experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both verbal and written forms.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and collaborative with a willingness to support team development.
- Strong basic math skills.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules and standard operating procedures.
- Willingness and ability to learn new technologies.
A Bit About Us
Batteries Plus is the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, phone repair, and key fob replacement franchise with a nationwide network of over 720 stores. We work hard here at Batteries Plus and have a lot of fun while doing it. Whether you work in our warehouse, one of our stores, or at our corporate headquarters, our goal remains the same: to satisfy our customers, build trust, and drive business while nurturing our team and working to be experts in our fields.
EEOC Statement
Batteries Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and associates are free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, pregnancy accommodations, reprisal, other non-merit based factors, and any other protections afforded under state or local laws.