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Inventory Control Associate-1st Shift

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
Joliet, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

The Associate Inventory Control is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory in the distribution center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Capable of operating and handling RF equipment
  • Validate accuracy of shipped items within the DC
  • Verify receiving/shipping documents and accurate product counts
  • Validate accuracy of locations through cycle counting
  • Work daily with computer and possible Microsoft Office tools
  • Operate packaging and material movement equipment
  • Regular attendance is an essential function to this job
  • Additional duties as assigned by manager

Scope
  • Organizational Scope – All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center

The anticipated rate for this position is $25.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Requirements

Job Qualifications – Education and Experience
  • High school diploma/GED equivalent
  • Experience in warehouse environment preferred.
  • Understand product description, SKU and PO numbers
  • Basic mathematic skills along with higher end understanding of formulas.
  • Reading comprehension and ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to recognize process improvement areas and implementation of new processes.
  • Ability to work with multiple departments while performing duties.
  • Good communication skills
Physical Requirements
  • Stand or walk continuously for up to 8 hours per day
  • Bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and reaching heights on an intermittent basis for up to 12 hours per day
  • Grasping, pushing and pulling of materials on an intermittent basis for up to 12 hours per day
  • Reaching and working above and below the shoulder level on an intermittent basis for up to 12 hours per day
  • Work with and around forklifts, conveyer systems and hazardous machinery
  • Work closely in a team environment to complete daily tasks and goals

Safety
The candidate must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

The anticipated rate for this position is $25.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

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