What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Clerk position at The Ginger People?
Job Title: Inventory Clerk
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Inventory Manager
Location: Gilroy, California
Company Overview
For over 30 years, The Ginger People has been a leader in the natural consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Renowned for our award-winning ginger and turmeric products, we pair clean-label innovation with global sourcing partnerships rooted in sustainability and integrity. As we continue expanding our presence across multiple channels and markets, we are seeking a seasoned sales and marketing executive to help scale our brand and deepen consumer engagement.
Job Description:
The Ginger People are seeking an Inventory Clerk who is organized and dependable. You will support, maintain, and perform processes and procedures associated to inventory integrity. This job requires performing daily cycle counts. Duties are assigned to ensure that all material is properly verified to be reflective of systemic inventory.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL AS OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED.
- Maintain assigned cycle count schedule and associated count workbooks.
- Post Inventory Discrepancy (ID) submissions.
- Run and format First Expire First Out (FEFO) reporting on a weekly basis.
- Assist Inventory Manager during 3rd party Inventory audits.
- Process regular stock products into a QC Hold.
- Conduct necessary Inventory adjustments.
- Conduct Consumable counts
- Investigate and resolve variances on Sales Orders, Transfer Orders, and Purchase Orders
- Create Certificates of Destruction (COD) for any product disposed.
- Process and dispose of product approve by Purchasing and provide COD.
- Capture lots and quantities of products returned by Customers.
- Create Deviation and Shelf-Life Extension forms and submit to QC Department
- Review inventory On-hand and follow up with Purchasing and Customer Service for any product with short shelf life.
- Communicate and process any request from Customer Service and Purchasing
- Ensure Warehouse crew uses product on FEFO sequence.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies reported by the warehouse team.
- Prepare daily report of spaces in the Warehouse.
- Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
- Complete all required paperwork/transactions in an accurate and timely manner
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Employee is responsible for performing work accurately. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 1-2 years warehouse exp
- High school graduate or GED
- Advanced cycle counting experience with scanners. Ability to assess offsetting adjustments presented by cycle count findings.
- Intermediate Excel Skills.
- Proficient in Outlook, Word & Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication skills with internal and external personnel over the phone or via email.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Qualified to operate Scissor Lift and Sit-down / Stand up forklift.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks as requested.
- Requires quick and effective decision-making skills on matters specially relating to improving customer satisfaction.
- General positive attitude and respect for other employees
- Great communication skills both verbal and email
- Attention to detail
- Go through the appropriate chain of command if you have any issues about your job duties or general complaints
- Good math skills
- Adapt and handle a dynamic work environment
- Keeping an organized and clean workspace
- Email Etiquette
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods of time with extensive walking and perform counts in refrigerated coolers.
- Frequent standing walking, bending, twisting, occasionally lifting 50 pounds.
- Fast-paced warehouse environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Gilroy, CA 95020 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23