Inventory Assistant – Day Shift

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Maintain accurate warehouse inventory .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWest Branch • Iowa • United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong inventory management capabilities, including accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting. Proficient in using RF Scanners and WMS functions, with a solid foundation in basic computer skills and MS Office applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ControlRF ScannersWMS FunctionsMS ExcelAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCycle CountingMathematical SkillsReport Generation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAdaptabilityTime ManagementAutonomyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

RF ScannersWMSMS OfficeEmail

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionWarehouse OperationsInventory InvestigationsShipping and Receiving

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate warehouse inventory
Perform inventory investigations or root cause analysis as directed by the supervisor
Document returned materials from customers
Ensure inventory is stored in appropriate areas
Suggest material relocation to maintain inventory ranges and locations
Work autonomously while reporting progress and issues to supervision or management
Maintain records and reports for inventory control and security
Conduct physical inventory and assist with daily/monthly in-house cycle counts
Support shipping and receiving in locating missing items throughout the facility
Participate in daily start-up and staff meetings as required
Use PC skills for email and report generation
Initiate, document, recommend, and verify solutions for product, process, and quality-system nonconformities
Review and investigate inbound and outbound functions, including unloading, checking, stacking, storing, order pulling, staging, labeling, and loading
Notify management when procedures require updates
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and perform housekeeping audits
Assist leadership as needed
Participate in cross-training activities and provide backup support across departments
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures during warmer and colder months
Basic computer skills
RF Scanners
WMS functions
Basic MS Office skills, especially MS Excel and Outlook, for reporting and tracking
English reading, writing, and verbal skills
Basic to intermediate mathematical skills for verifying quantities and counting inventory
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to accomplish job tasks in a timely manner
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required
Ability to work mandatory or voluntary overtime as dictated by business
Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull 21–50 pounds
Ability to walk and stand constantly; bend frequently; and reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, available through the DSV Benefits Showcase
Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws
Equal employment opportunity protections
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities