Inventory Associate Job Listing at Kelly Services in Norwich, CT (Job ID US3619704_BH10014115)

Description

Job Title: Inventory Clerk 
Location: Norwich, CT 06360 
Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 5:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m. 
(Training on 1st shift for 3–8 weeks) 
Pay Rate: $21/hr 
Category: Light Industrial / Warehouse 

Grow with Kelly® 

At Kelly®, we believe in helping great people continuously grow, learn, and evolve. We're hiring an Inventory Clerk to join a leading warehouse facility in Norwich, CT. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills with a company that values your contribution. 

About the Role 

The Inventory Clerk plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, processing product returns, and supporting warehouse operations. This position requires attention to detail, solid computer skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a refrigerated environment (around 40°F). 

Key Responsibilities 

• Process products for reclamation using a Power App system 

• Perform and document cycle counts to support company inventory requirements 

• Run variance reports and research count discrepancies 

• Audit warehouse aisles to verify product placement accuracy 

• Transfer product codes and assist with product recalls as needed 

• Conduct slot checks and maintain organized, accurate records 

• Process product returns from drivers — verifying return codes, product conditions, and adherence to food safety standards 

• Handle manual credit entry, product sorting, and code-date verification 

• Determine if returned items can be restocked or must be written off 

• Complete all return-to-stock batch files and refusal documentation before shift end 

• Communicate with night operations and transportation departments primarily via email 

Qualifications & Skills 

Required: 

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, with basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel 

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy 

• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment (~40°F) 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred: 

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems 

• Previous experience in inventory control or driver check-in preferred but not required 

Soft Skills 

• Strong team player with a collaborative attitude 

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently 

• Clear communication and accountability for assigned tasks 

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn 

Training & Schedule 

• Training: Conducted on day shift (3–8 weeks) depending on learning pace 

• Regular Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 5:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m. 

Summary of the Role 

As an Inventory Clerk, you'll ensure accurate inventory management by processing product returns, verifying data, and maintaining detailed records that keep operations running smoothly. This role offers a balance of independent work and team collaboration in a dynamic, fast-paced warehouse environment. 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you're looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we're dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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