Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift

Heartland Food Products Group

Inventory Specialist ensuring accurate inventory for Heartland Food Products Group by performing cycle counts and maintaining organization. Role combines hands-on and analytical responsibilities in a warehouse setting.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skills in inventory management, ensuring accurate cycle counts and effective communication with team members. Proficient in utilizing inventory management systems and MS Excel to track and document inventory transactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ManagementCycle CountingMS Excel ProficiencyVerbal and Written CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Cycle CountingInventory AdjustmentsDocumentation ProceduresInventory AccuracyWarehouse KPIs

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationInitiativeMinimal Supervision

Tools & Technologies

SYSPROMS OfficePallet JacksOrder PickersForklifts

Industry Keywords

Warehouse ManagementInventory ControlProduct SlottingPhysical InventoryShrink Minimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accurate inventory by performing and validating cycle counts
Research discrepancies and assist in product slotting and organization efforts
Conduct daily cycle counts and record inventory transactions in SYSPRO or equivalent systems
Investigate and document discrepancies between system and physical counts with minimal supervision
Assist in maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking count completion rates
Perform inventory adjustments following established processes and with supervisor approval
Support warehouse slotting and organization projects alongside the Distribution Analyst and/or Inventory Control Coordinator
Replenish picking locations as directed to support high-velocity item flow
Maintain clean and accurate labeling of bin and slot locations
Prepare areas and documentation for physical inventories
Utilize pallet jacks, order pickers, and, if certified, forklifts to access inventory and complete tasks
Contribute to warehouse KPIs by maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing shrink
Communicate clearly with team leads, supervisors, coordinators, and other leaders regarding count results and trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year in a warehouse or similar environment with inventory responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications with proficiency in MS Excel
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess basic reasoning and problem-solving skills
Ability to follow counting, adjustment, and documentation procedures
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with a team, and individually with minimal supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package
Promote and maintain safety standards at all times.
Health insurance