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Inventory Control Specialist III (Team Lead) - 1st Shift

Generac · Richfield, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience driving power equipment like forklifts.

What they are checking: Whether they can safely operate the equipment the job uses.

Tell me about a time you found an error that others had missed.

What they are checking: Whether they have strong attention to detail.

What would you do

The system says a part is in a location, but it is not there. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they search logically and fix the record instead of just adjusting it away.

As a team lead, how would you help others on your team keep counts accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach and set an example, which the Specialist III role requires.

What would you suggest if you saw the same inventory errors happening again and again?

What they are checking: Whether they look for root causes and recommend improvements to management.

This is a first shift role, 6 AM to 2 PM. How does that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the early schedule.

About the work

Walk me through how you do a cycle count.

What they are checking: Whether they count carefully and follow the process that keeps inventory accurate.

How do you use a barcode scanner or RF gun to track inventory?

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable with the tools used every day.

How do you inspect an incoming shipment?

What they are checking: Whether they check counts, condition and paperwork before stock goes into the system.

Why does inventory accuracy matter to the rest of the business?

What they are checking: Whether they see how errors cause shortages, delays and wasted money.

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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 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. Inventory Control Specialist II • ICS I responsibilities. • Monitor inventory changes daily using the inventory or warehouse management system. • Research and correct inventory errors. • Audit warehouse locations and correct defects in records. • May lead a small team on a project. • Ability to present Dashboards, Metrics, and KPI’s. • Locate products in the warehouse and identify missing inventory. Inventory Control Specialist III • ICS I & II responsibilities. • Work on planning and communicating daily plans to the team. • Ability to work in multiple areas of the warehouse or plant. • Set up and control master data in SAP. Minimum Job Requirements: Education • High School Diploma or GED Experience • 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or comparable work environment where duties include inventory control. Preferred Job Requirement s: Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Inventory Control Specialist I • 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. Inventory Control Specialist II • Can use SAP to process action reports as directed by Supervisor. • Ability to create and process STO’s. • Effectively use barcode scanner, computer and/or radio frequency tool for performing tasks. • Understand and perform E&O process. • Ability to lead projects with a small team. Inventory Control Specialist III • Ability to fill in for the Lead when necessary. • Willingness to assist other teams onsite and remotely. 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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