Inventory Control Associate

Frito Lay is hiring for Inventory Control Associate

Work Schedule

• Regularly, with a frequency of 4-5 days a week
• Averaging out the time span, people put in roughly 25 hours per week
• The beauty of part-time employment is in its flexibility, allowing individuals to work between 20 and 25 hours per week on average
• Whether you work odd hours or traditional ones, our 24-hour availability ensures you can always access our services
  
  

The production of our well-known snacks, such as Classic Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, in one of our manufacturing facilities requires the talents of Frito-Lay Inventory Control Associate. You will be responsible for various warehouse duties. This employment opportunity may lead to long-term career paths within PepsiCo, our parent corporation.

Work Environment

• Plan to be standing or moving about for approximately 90% to 95% of your shift in this physically taxing job
• With expanse being a key feature, prevailing levels of noise in the environment can be expected to be high
• Seasonal and weather variations may have a negative impact on work environments due to restricted temperature control in indoor settings
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Transferring pallets and individual cases between trailers and storage areas
• Collect unoccupied pallet slats and relocate them to a storage room for safekeeping
• Pick appropriate cases according to order using required technology
• Operating a forklift requires skilled and responsible individuals who have completed the certification process to ensure safe operations
• Freight can be loaded onto truck trailers using carts or by placing the cases directly on the floor, both of which are effective methods
• The obligation given involves obtaining and distributing products and participating in the weekly stock count
• To promote cleanliness and sanitation in a facility, a variety of tasks, such as sweeping floors, cleaning trailers, and disposing of garbage, should be conducted
• Have the ability to move and lift items weighing anywhere from 15 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable adjustments
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Being 18 years or older is a requirement for many jobs, activities, and responsibilities
• Those who possess the ability to work on weekends, holidays, and off-shifts often possess a strong work ethic and dedication to their job
• Possessing the aptitude to raise items weighing 15 to 50 pounds, with or without suitable adjustments
• Competence to stand and walk for extended stretches, with or without reasonable accommodations
• The tasks associated with this position demand an individual capable of extending and contracting their body to reach any area required. The applicant should be able to do this for a substantial amount of time with or without adjustments made to the work environment
• The ability to lift, carry, transport, push, pull, and control merchandise repeatedly, whether or not reasonable adjustments are necessary, is highly essential for this role
• Willingness to undertake duties that involve working at heights, using specialized equipment like ladders and lifts to access different portions of the facility
• Possessing the ability and willingness to perform in conditions that could involve high heat, humidity, hazardous equipment, and slippery surfaces
  
  

Training and Development

• To fully understand and comply with OSHA, FDA, and FSMA requirements, employees must undertake comprehensive training to gain awareness of these regulatory bodies' rules and policies
• Top performers are required to undergo training on how to safely operate a forklift to ensure workplace safety
  
  

Key Characteristics for Success

• Communication: Collaborate with coordinators, peers, managers, and team leads to discuss downtime, breaks, and other important issues through effective communication.
• Flexibility: Being able to quickly adapt to changes in production schedules, shifts in the environment, and sudden work schedule changes is a critical skill in any profession.
• Tech Savvy: Being tech-savvy is a requirement to excel in a competitive and results-oriented workplace.
• Work Ethic: Push yourself to the limit by demonstrating a strong work ethic that involves excelling at your assigned responsibilities and volunteering for supplementary tasks.
• Teamwork: Being reliable and accountable to one another, lending a hand to team members without being prompted.
• Attention to Detail: Attentively paying attention to the task at hand, precisely interpreting the codes and labels of products, and correctly selecting and loading the needed amount for transport.
• Safety Focus: Wear recommended safety equipment, observe current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs), carry out appropriate forklift inspections, adhere to forklift operational guidelines and procedures, and communicate any safety concerns immediately.
  
  

Why Join Frito-Lay? * The critical role played by the team is essential in delivering some of the best snacks the industry has to offer * With Frito-Lay and its parent company PepsiCo, the sky's the limit when it comes to career growth paths * Work in a rapidly-evolving setting that values teamwork and prioritizes safety