Job Description

Location: Richmond, VA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM Start

Pay: $22.13 per hour + Benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Inventory Control Specialist to join our Richmond, Virginia production team here at Handcraft Linen Services.

In this role, you will help keep our operations running smoothly by receiving, organizing, tracking, and distributing linen, scrubs, and production supplies. They are responsible for maintaining an accurate physical inventory, as well as, an accurate record of receipts and distributions. They will need to communicate effectively with the Quality/Garment Manager and Production Management team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming shipments of linen, scrubs, garments, and production supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including receipts, transfers, and distributions, using computerized inventory systems.
• Conduct routine inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate stock levels.
• Organize, store, and distribute inventory to support daily production needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or replenishment needs to management.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, linen carts, and other material-handling equipment as authorized.
• Collaborate with the Quality/Garment Manager and Production Management team to ensure efficient inventory operations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage areas while following company safety procedures.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computerized inventory systems and accurate data entry.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic math proficiency.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records, perform inventory counts, and identify discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Previous experience in inventory control, warehousing, receiving, or a related field preferred.
• Forklift and Scissor Lift Certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial laundry, or distribution environments preferred.

Work Environment

This position operates in an active industrial laundry and production facility. The work involves a combination of physical inventory handling, material movement, and computerized recordkeeping.

Employees must be able to:

• Walk, stand, and climb stairs throughout shifts of up to 8 hours.
• Push, pull, and maneuver wheeled linen carts weighing up to approximately 600 pounds.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks associated with receiving, organizing, counting, and distributing inventory.
• Work safely around production machinery, material-handling equipment, and moving inventory carts.
• Maintain attention to detail while working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Compensation

Pay: $22.13/hour. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

We’re committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, opportunities to grow, and programs that support life both at and outside of work.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: PTO plus your birthday as a paid holiday
• Career Growth: Paid training and advancement opportunities
• Employee Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), referral incentives, and employee discounts

Please note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Company Summary

HandCraft Services is a family-owned provider of industrial laundry and textile services supporting healthcare organizations throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Through our large-scale laundry and distribution operations, we process, manage, and deliver healthcare linens, uniforms, and other textile products to hospitals and medical facilities across the region.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

HandCraft Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status; and consistent with applicable law.

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