inventory control lead - warehouse receiving.

Are you an inventory professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting? A premier, established manufacturing company in Chattanooga is looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to join their team! This full-time, Monday-through-Friday day shift role offers competitive pay ($25–$27/hr), excellent benefits, and a highly collaborative team culture. If you are forklift certified, have a knack for maintaining flawless inventory records, and want a stable, long-term career with plenty of room to grow, we want to hear from you! -- What’s in It for You: Your Benefits We take care of the people who keep our production lines running. Here is what you can look forward to:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
  
  
• Flexible Care Options: Access to a suite of voluntary health benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
  
  
• Work-Life Balance: 1–2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to refresh and recharge.
  
  

salary: $52,000 - $56,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate receiving and inspection of all incoming raw materials and packaging supplies against purchase orders.
  
  
• Manage bulk material receiving operations safely, ensuring proper unloading, routing, and documentation.
  
  
• Log all incoming shipments and inventory transactions accurately using the company's internal software system.
  
  
• Perform routine cycle counts on raw materials and additives to maintain precise records and resolve any inventory discrepancies.
  
  
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean warehouse environment in line with continuous improvement practices.
  
  
• Support the production floor by staging materials and organizing bin locations to keep production workflows running smoothly.
  
  
• Operate material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks with a constant focus on safety protocols.
  
  
• Cross-train to support shipping operations during high-volume periods or team absences.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must Have: Forklift Certification
  
  
• Must Have: 2+ years of manufacturing warehouse receiving and inventory experience.
  
  
• Background in cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
  
  
• Basic computer skills, including Excel and ERP systems.
  
  
• Nice to Have: Experience with bulk unloading from railcars
  
  
• Nice to Have: Knowledge of 6S, Lean, or continuous improvement.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

wearing steel toe shoes

working in a non-temperature controlled environment

manual lifting up to 50lbs

standing for 2 hours at one time

working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

Forklift Certification (1 year of experience is required)

Inventory Control (2 years of experience is required)

Data Entry

ERP Systems

Material Handling

Cycle Counting

Discrepancy Resolution

Inventory Auditing

6S Standards

Product Inspection

Monitor Stock Levels (2 years of experience is required)

Warehouse Receiving (2 years of experience is required)

Railcar Receiving

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.