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Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift

Generac · Richfield, WI

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found an error in inventory records. How did you catch it and what did you do next?

real hands-on experience with inventory accuracy work, not just familiarity with the concept

Tell me about a time you had to work independently for a stretch without much supervision. How did you stay on track?

whether the person can self-manage given the role's noted autonomy

Describe a time you had to communicate a problem or discrepancy to someone outside your immediate team, maybe another plant or a supervisor.

clarity and professionalism in cross-team communication, since emailing other plants is part of the job

Tell me about a time you made a mistake entering data into an inventory system. What happened and how did you fix it?

honesty and accountability, plus whether they know the downstream impact of bad data

How do you keep yourself organized when you're tracking multiple parts, locations, and adjustments at once?

personal system for accuracy and organization under repetitive, detail-heavy work

Technical

How would you explain cycle count methodology to someone who's never done it?

actual working knowledge of cycle counting versus buzzword recognition

Have you worked in SAP before? What kinds of counts or adjustments did you make in it?

concrete SAP experience level, since it's called out as preferred but likely used daily

What experience do you have operating power equipment like forklifts or pallet jacks?

baseline comfort and safety awareness with warehouse machinery, since training is expected but some exposure helps

What does a normal day of dynamic cycle counting look like to you, and how do you prioritize which areas to count first?

whether the candidate grasps the practical workflow, not just the definition of cycle counting

Situational

Walk me through what you'd do if the system says there are 50 units of a part on the shelf, but when you count, there are only 42.

whether the candidate follows a methodical discrepancy investigation instead of just overwriting the number

Say you're using the RF scanner and it shows a part in one location, but you physically find it somewhere else on the floor. What do you do?

understanding of proper correction process versus just moving the part and hoping it's fine

If you were missing inventory and couldn't find it after checking the obvious spots, where would you look next and who would you loop in?

problem-solving persistence and knowing when to escalate versus guess

This job involves standing, walking, and occasionally lifting 25 to 50 pounds through a full shift. How do you know you can handle that consistently?

realistic self-assessment of physical fit for the role, not just a yes answer

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday Pay Rate: Inventory Control Specialist I - $20.60/hour Inventory Control Specialist II - $21.60/hour Job Summary: The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for tracking inventory and stock changes within a distribution setting. The primary duties of this role include ensuring part quantity is accurate as well as making sure that raw goods are in the right location per the inventory system. In addition, this role may assist with inspecting shipments, maintaining records, adjusting discrepancies and support continuous improvement efforts within the warehouse. This position works inside the warehouse to track items, parts, and products and will work with management to make recommendations for improvement as necessary. Major Responsibilities: Inventory Control Specialist I • Learn to operate and become proficient in driving power equipment. • Look up products in the warehouse and identify missing inventory. • Help to research where missing inventory could be located and work to correct errors in the system. • Performs dynamic cycle counts and inventory adjustments. • Use a barcode scanner, computer and/or radio frequency (RF) tool to enter and adjust items into inventory database. Minimum Job Requirements: Education • High School Diploma or GED Experience • 6 months experience in manufacturing or comparable work environments where duties include inventory control. Preferred Job Requirements: Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Understands the cycle count methodology.   • Can perform counts and adjustments in SAP as needed. • Has basic computer knowledge and can effectively send out emails to other plants. • Ability to operate equipment safely. • Ability to work independently and efficiently. • Strong organizational skills. • Good problem solving/analyzing skills. • Communicate effectively. Level of Independence : This position will report directly to a Production Supervisor, Materials Supervisor or Distribution Supervisor and has some degree of autonomy. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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