Inventory Control Clerk Jobs for OPT Students
Inventory Control Clerk roles involve managing stock levels, reconciling inventory records, and coordinating with warehouse and procurement teams. These positions often qualify for OPT work authorization under supply chain, logistics, or business-related degree programs. STEM OPT extensions may apply for graduates with qualifying technical degrees.
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Inventory Control Clerk I
7: 00am-3:30pm, overtime may be required.
$20.25/HR
The Inventory Control Clerk I is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records. This role ensures all paperwork and procedures are completed to verify received and shipped orders, properly record transactions, and account for defective or damaged products with appropriate corrective actions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer the cycle count program.
- Maintain and report all inventory metrics.
- Serve as liaison between departments regarding inventory accuracy issues.
- Audit, correct, track, and report errors to identify improvement opportunities.
- Research and generate reports on inventory losses or variances.
- Print and assign daily pick lists; resolve missing item issues.
- Manage recall inventory and reporting.
- Monitor and report warehouse capacity.
- Follow all company safety rules and regulations.
- Clean and report breakage according to company guidelines.
- Maintain 100% quality and accuracy levels.
- Participate in departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding and adherence to safety rules and reporting requirements.
- Perform job functions based on instructions and pre-defined guidelines.
- Work under immediate supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Education / Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- 1 year of warehouse experience preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
- Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide.
- Manual dexterity: ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Physical stamina: ability to sit, walk, or stand for up to 10 hours per day.
- Mobility: ability to crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push, or pull intermittently.
- Visual acuity: close, distance, and color vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to lift/carry items under 50 pounds.
- Customer service driven.
- Strong team player.
Preferred Skills
- WMS-Manhattan and Flair.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US - Non-Exempt)
Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to read, write, and interpret information
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift
- Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions
- Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment
- Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer
FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant
Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (for U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / Spanish
FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com.
Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)
- Competitive Pay: FedEx Supply Chain offers competitive hourly rates depending on your location and experience.
- 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Holiday pay and accrued paid time off (Vacation and PTO)
- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
- Basic life insurance
- Basic AD&D coverage
- Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (for full-time employees after 180 days of service)
- Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
- Paid bereavement and jury duty
Job Disclaimer (US)
Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

Inventory Control Clerk I
7: 00am-3:30pm, overtime may be required.
$20.25/HR
The Inventory Control Clerk I is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records. This role ensures all paperwork and procedures are completed to verify received and shipped orders, properly record transactions, and account for defective or damaged products with appropriate corrective actions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer the cycle count program.
- Maintain and report all inventory metrics.
- Serve as liaison between departments regarding inventory accuracy issues.
- Audit, correct, track, and report errors to identify improvement opportunities.
- Research and generate reports on inventory losses or variances.
- Print and assign daily pick lists; resolve missing item issues.
- Manage recall inventory and reporting.
- Monitor and report warehouse capacity.
- Follow all company safety rules and regulations.
- Clean and report breakage according to company guidelines.
- Maintain 100% quality and accuracy levels.
- Participate in departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding and adherence to safety rules and reporting requirements.
- Perform job functions based on instructions and pre-defined guidelines.
- Work under immediate supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Education / Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- 1 year of warehouse experience preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
- Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide.
- Manual dexterity: ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Physical stamina: ability to sit, walk, or stand for up to 10 hours per day.
- Mobility: ability to crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push, or pull intermittently.
- Visual acuity: close, distance, and color vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to lift/carry items under 50 pounds.
- Customer service driven.
- Strong team player.
Preferred Skills
- WMS-Manhattan and Flair.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US - Non-Exempt)
Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to read, write, and interpret information
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift
- Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions
- Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment
- Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer
FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant
Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (for U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / Spanish
FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com.
Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)
- Competitive Pay: FedEx Supply Chain offers competitive hourly rates depending on your location and experience.
- 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Holiday pay and accrued paid time off (Vacation and PTO)
- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
- Basic life insurance
- Basic AD&D coverage
- Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (for full-time employees after 180 days of service)
- Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
- Paid bereavement and jury duty
Job Disclaimer (US)
Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Inventory Control Clerk
Target employers with established supply chain operations
Large manufacturers, distributors, and retail chains hire inventory clerks at scale and are more likely to have HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller operations may not know how to verify your employment eligibility documents.
Clarify your OPT authorization early in the process
Bring your EAD card and I-20 to interviews. Inventory roles often go through background and I-9 verification quickly, so being prepared with accurate employment authorization documents prevents delays and shows you understand the process.
Highlight your degree's relevance to the role
OPT requires your job to be directly related to your field of study. Frame your coursework in supply chain, logistics, or operations management explicitly. Vague degree descriptions can raise questions during I-9 verification or DSO check-ins.
Verify STEM OPT eligibility with your DSO
If your degree is in industrial engineering, logistics technology, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm eligibility with your Designated School Official before accepting any offer.
Report your employer to your DSO within 10 days
OPT regulations require you to report any change of employer to your DSO promptly. Once you accept an Inventory Control Clerk role, notify your school immediately to keep your SEVIS record current and avoid jeopardizing your status.
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Does an Inventory Control Clerk job qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your field of study. Graduates in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or industrial engineering commonly qualify. The key is demonstrating a clear connection between your coursework and the duties you perform. Your DSO can help you confirm the relationship before you start.
Can I work as an Inventory Control Clerk on STEM OPT?
Potentially, yes. If your degree falls under a qualifying STEM Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code, such as industrial engineering or logistics and materials management, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO and confirm the employer can meet the formal training plan requirements under the STEM OPT rule.
Will employers in this field sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Some do, particularly large retailers, manufacturers, and third-party logistics companies with dedicated HR and legal teams. Sponsorship for Inventory Control Clerk roles is less common than for technical positions, but it does happen. When evaluating offers, ask HR directly about their history of H-1B sponsorship for operations and supply chain roles. Migrate Mate lists roles from employers with verified sponsorship records.
What happens if my OPT expires before I find an Inventory Control Clerk job?
You have a 60-day grace period after your OPT end date to prepare to leave the U.S., change to another status, or begin a new program. You cannot work during the grace period. If you're actively searching, prioritize employers who can start the onboarding process before your EAD expires. Migrate Mate filters jobs by OPT-friendly employers to help you move faster.
Do I need to report a new Inventory Control Clerk employer to my school?
Yes. OPT regulations require you to report any change of employer, job title, or work address to your DSO within 10 days. Failing to update your SEVIS record can put your immigration status at risk, even if your EAD is still valid. Keep your DSO informed whenever your employment situation changes, including part-time or temporary positions.
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