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Inventory Control Clerk

Job Overview

The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records by performing physical counts, investigating discrepancies, and updating inventory systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring inventory accuracy, supporting operational efficiency, and identifying process gaps within a fast-paced, occasionally changing environment. The position requires strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly.

Work Environment & Schedule

+ **Onsite role, Aurora, IL**

+ **Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday**

+ **Pay Rate: $20 - $25/hour**

Key Responsibilities

+ Perform regular physical inventory counts and reconcile results with system records

+ Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and correct errors as needed

+ Verify clerical and system data against physical stock and supporting documentation (sales orders, purchase invoices, production records)

+ Generate inventory reports, including stock balances, shortages, and variances

+ Prepare lists of depleted, damaged, defective, or unusable items and recommend next steps

+ Communicate findings and discrepancies with operations and leadership teams

+ Support inventory accuracy during process changes, relocations, or operational transitions

+ Maintain organized and accurate inventory documentation

Required Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED required

+ Minimum of **1 year of inventory, warehouse, or related experience**

+ Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, occasionally chaotic environment

+ Basic computer and data entry skills

+ Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in food production, distribution, or warehouse environments

+ Familiarity with inventory systems or the ability to quickly learn new technology

+ Prior experience with inventory audits, reconciliation, or quality control processes

Soft Skills & Team Fit

+ Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized

+ Strong communicator who can clearly report findings

+ Team-focused mindset with a “work hard, work together” approach

+ Adaptable and comfortable with change

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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.