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Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift

Generac · Lake Mills, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found inventory that was in the wrong location. How did you track it down?

practical investigative habits when parts don't match the system

Tell me about a time you had to work independently for most of a shift without a supervisor checking in constantly. How did you keep yourself on track?

self-direction and reliability given the described autonomy

Describe a time you noticed a process wasn't working well and you suggested a change. What happened?

continuous improvement mindset called out in the posting

Tell me about a time you made a mistake entering or adjusting inventory. How did you catch it and fix it?

accountability and attention to detail in data entry

Technical

Walk me through how you'd handle a cycle count that comes back off from what the system says.

whether the candidate knows a real discrepancy resolution process, not just re-counting and shrugging

Have you worked in SAP or a similar inventory system before? What did you use it for day to day?

actual hands-on system experience versus general familiarity

How comfortable are you with a barcode scanner or RF tool? Can you walk me through how you'd use one to adjust inventory?

real operational fluency with the tools this job runs on

Have you operated power equipment like a forklift or pallet jack before? What kind of training did you have?

safety readiness and honest disclosure of certification status

What does cycle count methodology mean to you, based on what you've done before?

whether stated knowledge of cycle counting is real or just a buzzword

Situational

Say you're counting a bin and the quantity is way off from what's expected. What do you do first?

whether the candidate has a logical troubleshooting sequence before escalating

If you had to email another plant about a discrepancy that affects their shipment, what would you want to make sure is in that message?

clear, professional written communication with other sites

How do you stay organized when you're tracking multiple locations or parts at once during a shift?

personal systems for managing volume without losing accuracy

This role involves standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds during a 6 to 2 shift. Any concerns about that pace or the physical demands?

honest fit with the physical reality of the job

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The full job description

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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 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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