Warehouse Inventory Clerk

Join Our Team as an Inventory Clerk

Do you enjoy staying organized, working with inventory, and helping keep operations running smoothly? As an Inventory Clerk at Sturdy Corporation, you will play an essential role in supporting manufacturing by ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, tracked, and issued to production. Your attention to detail will help maintain inventory accuracy, support on-time customer deliveries, and contribute to overall operational success.

This position offers the opportunity to develop skills in inventory control, material management, logistics, and warehouse operations while working in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Why Join Sturdy Corporation?

• Established and growing Wilmington manufacturer with over 50 years of success
• Diverse product portfolio serving automotive, truck, marine, and industrial markets
• Opportunity to gain experience in logistics, inventory, and international shipping
• Supportive team environment where your contributions matter
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Position Summary

Receive, count, store, maintain, and issue material accurately to support safe, uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Assist with outbound shipping activities and perform general warehouse duties as needed. Maintain reliable inventory records and promptly report shortages, damaged material, and discrepancies.

Company Commitments

Support and adhere to Sturdy Corporation’s Quality Policy, Environmental Policy, Corporate Mission Statement, and commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Follow applicable safety and environmental procedures; prevent pollution, maintain a clean and healthy work environment, and actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all work under Sturdy safety procedures; identify and report hazards and participate in accident-prevention activities.
• Count, check, sort, identify, and put away material received into inventory; report visible damage, errors, and quantity discrepancies.
• Assign or verify stock locations and store materials properly, safely, and in accordance with applicable identification and segregation requirements.
• Fill material requisitions promptly and accurately; inspect items for apparent defects and report shortages or low-stock conditions.
• Count and verify inventory, including scheduled cycle counts and physical inventories; assist in researching and reconciling variances.
• Maintain accurate stock records; promptly post receipts, withdrawals, transfers, and other approved inventory movements in the applicable system.
• Maintain lot, serial number, and material identification information when required to preserve inventory traceability.
• Communicate material availability, stocking issues, and inventory discrepancies to the supervisor and production personnel.
• Use forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or company transport vehicles only when trained, authorized, and certified as applicable.
• Maintain clean, orderly inventory and storage areas; support company quality, environmental, and continuous improvement programs.
• Assist the shipping department with picking, packing, labeling, staging, documenting, and loading outbound orders; verify items and quantities against shipping paperwork and report discrepancies.
• Perform general warehouse duties as assigned, including moving and staging materials, consolidating stock, organizing work areas, supporting loading and unloading, and assisting other warehouse functions during changing workload demands.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, six to twelve months of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to count accurately, identify stock, follow written instructions, and maintain organized records.
• Ability to use or learn inventory/ERP transactions, scanning equipment, and basic computer functions.
• Ability to operate or learn to safely operate a forklift and/or small transport truck, subject to required authorization and training.
• Attention to detail, dependability, communication, and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, and stand continuously during assigned work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Performance Expectations

• Accurate receipt, storage, and inventory transactions.
• Prompt and correct material requisition fulfillment and timely shortage escalation.
• Safe material handling, orderly stock locations, and reliable count accuracy.
• Accurate, timely support of outbound shipping and dependable assistance with general warehouse operations.

At Sturdy Corporation, we believe our success comes from the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our employees. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, NC 28401 (Required)

Work Location: In person