Inventory Control Clerk Job Listing at Kelly Services in Aurora, IL (Job ID 10102729)

Description

Inventory Control Clerk

Location:  Aurora, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Shift: 2st Shift
Payrate: $25-$30/hour

Position Overview

The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory records through physical counts, discrepancy investigation, and system updates. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy within a fast-paced, occasionally chaotic warehouse and distribution environment. The contractor will work closely with operations and inventory teams to identify root causes of discrepancies and correct operational errors.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform physical inventory counts and cycle counts of merchandise in stock

• Investigate inventory discrepancies by comparing physical counts with system records, sales orders, production records, and purchase invoices

• Verify clerical and system calculations against physical inventory and correct errors

• Identify, document, and report root causes of inventory variances

• Generate inventory reports, including balance reports and shortage reports

• Prepare lists of depleted, defective, or unusable items and recommend further review

• Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders and support corrective actions

• Support inventory accuracy initiatives during ongoing operational changes

Work Environment

• Onsite warehouse/distribution environment

• Fast-paced and occasionally disorganized during peak activity

• Hands-on role requiring physical counting and floor presence

• Team-oriented culture that values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration

Required (Must-Have) Skills

• Strong attention to detail with a high focus on accuracy

• Ability to perform manual inventory counts and reconcile data

• Basic math and record-verification skills

Preferred Skills

• Good computer and technology skills; ability to quickly learn new systems

• Experience working with inventory or warehouse management systems

• Prior exposure to inventory reporting or discrepancy analysis

Soft Skills & Team Fit

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving and occasionally chaotic environment

• Clear communication skills

• Team player with a “work hard, work together” mindset

Experience & Education Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related inventory, warehouse, or distribution experience

• Industry Preference: Food manufacturing, food distribution, or similar industries preferred

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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