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Inventory Control Specialist I (2nd Shift)

Generac · Richfield, WI

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found a discrepancy between what the system said and what was actually on the shelf. What did you do about it?

whether the candidate takes ownership of errors and follows a logical process to resolve them rather than just flagging the problem

Tell me about a time you had to work independently without much direction. How did you decide what to prioritize?

ability to self-manage during a shift with limited supervisor contact

Describe a job where accuracy really mattered and one mistake could cause a bigger problem down the line. How did you keep yourself accurate?

attention to detail and personal systems for avoiding errors in repetitive work

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a supervisor or coworker about how something should be counted or recorded. How did you handle it?

ability to raise concerns professionally without creating conflict

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new system or process quickly on the job. How did you approach it?

adaptability, since this role requires picking up SAP, RF tools, and equipment operation

Technical

Walk me through how you would do a cycle count on a section of the warehouse. What steps do you take from start to finish?

whether they actually understand cycle count methodology or just know the term

Have you used SAP or a similar inventory system before? What kinds of transactions did you do in it?

real hands-on system experience versus a resume claim

Have you worked with a barcode scanner or RF tool before? What was that process like day to day?

comfort level with the specific hardware used on the floor

Have you ever operated powered equipment like a forklift or pallet jack? What certifications or training do you have, if any?

prior exposure to material handling equipment and honesty about training gaps

How comfortable are you sending emails or communicating with other plants or departments about an inventory issue?

basic written communication skills needed to coordinate across locations

Situational

Say you count a bin and it's short ten units with no obvious reason. Walk me through what you'd do next.

problem-solving approach and whether they know how to trace inventory back through receiving, production, or shipping records

If you noticed the same type of inventory error happening over and over, what would you do about it?

initiative toward continuous improvement, not just fixing the immediate problem

This role works second shift, 2:30 to 10:30, standing and walking most of the day with some lifting up to 50 pounds. How do you feel about that schedule and the physical demands?

realistic fit with the shift and physical requirements, and honesty about limitations

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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: 2:30pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday Pay Rate: Inventory Control Specialist I - $20.60/hour + $2.50 shift premium Inventory Control Specialist II - $21.60/hour + $2.50 shift premium 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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