What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory / Cycle Counter (6a - 230p) position at Kelli's?
Description:
At Kelli’s, We Give More—more support, more opportunity, more heart. As the nation’s leading family-owned wholesale distributor to over 13,000 gift shops across hospitals, resorts, casinos, pharmacies, and tourist destinations, we believe success comes from helping others succeed. We also serve some of the nation’s leading grocery retailers like Albertson’s, Kroger, Safeway, Publix and others with our Kelliloons™ Grab and Go Gifts.
We give our customers more than just products—we give them personalized service, strategic insight, and a trusted partner.
We give our team members more than just a job—we offer purpose, growth, and a place to build your Legacy.
Summary
We are seeking a detail-driven and analytical Cycle Counter to support inventory accuracy and operational excellence within our warehouse. This role is critical to maintaining system integrity, identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement across receiving, replenishment, and picking operations.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 6:00A - 2:30p
Requirements:
At Kelli’s, We Give More—more support, more opportunity, more heart. As the nation’s leading family-owned wholesale distributor to over 13,000 gift shops across hospitals, resorts, casinos, pharmacies, and tourist destinations, we believe success comes from helping others succeed. We also serve some of the nation’s leading grocery retailers like Albertson’s, Kroger, Safeway, Publix and others with our Kelliloons™ Grab and Go Gifts.
We give our customers more than just products—we give them personalized service, strategic insight, and a trusted partner.
We give our team members more than just a job—we offer purpose, growth, and a place to build your Legacy.
Summary
We are seeking a detail-driven and analytical Cycle Counter to support inventory accuracy and operational excellence within our warehouse. This role is critical to maintaining system integrity, identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement across receiving, replenishment, and picking operations.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 6:00A - 2:30p
Requirements:
- Comfortable use of forklift working at extended heights (up to 30 ft)
- Perform daily cycle counts across pick bins, replenishment, and backstock locations.
- Reconcile physical inventory counts against the warehouse management system (WMS).
- Research, document, and report inventory discrepancies.
- Identify trends and recurring inventory issues and escalate findings.
- Partner with Shipping, Receiving, and Replenishment teams to correct errors.
- Execute inventory adjustments following approval procedures.
- Verify labeling, UOM, expiration dates, and product accuracy.
- Support annual physical inventories.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Follow all warehouse safety and housekeeping standards.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: 1 year warehouse experience, preferably in inventory control or receiving.
- Willingness to learn & operate the Order Picker (cherry picker) Forklift at extended heights (up to 30 ft)
- Experience with RF scanners and WMS systems.
- Basic computer and data-entry skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical warehouse tasks.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- High accuracy and accountability
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Clear communication and teamwork
- Commitment to safety and process discipline
- Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled building
- Working at extended heights (up to 30 ft)
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Exposure to warehouse equipment