Inventory Clerk

Description

Overview: The inventory clerk is to the count, track, provide inventory reports and communicate material issues to internal and external customers. This position is a "hands on" position with an administrative component. The position will have dual responsibilities to support the Supply Chain team and Quality team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows

• Complete Inventory Control Activities (cycle counts of inventory, production usage/adjustments, destruction, receipts, etc.)
• Ensure that the inventory data base is current to ensure that inventory reports for internal use is accurate (should be reconciled to Team Leader's inventory)
• Verify and record the production/operator's completed paperwork and the daily usage by lot into the database. If required, work with operators on improvements on daily paperwork.
• Notify your team leader of problems relating to packing lists, COA's, lot information, etc. for receiving of ingredients and packaging materials.
• Responsible for expired ingredients/components, notification to internal and external customers, acquiring disposition or approval and scheduling disposition or destruction per QA management approval.
• Handles all matters related to inventory control (verification of current packaging, on approved supplier list, all documentation is correct, vendor returns, shelf life, lot tracking, disposition, etc.)
• Sample and ship ingredients and finished product for testing or samples per customer request, as required.
• Follow all federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations with regards to shipment of hazardous material and waste.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory by customer and providing customer name on ingredient and packaging materials for inventory control by customer
• Process various inventory related reports as requested.
• Distribute reports to proper personnel and customers.
• Print inventory cycle counts as requested.
• backup for the material handler
• Any other work or projects as assigned by leadership.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in manufacturing warehouse with inventory management.
• Required to fully comply with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures and Food Safety Management requirements.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read and comprehend instructions and procedures in English.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload and accommodate shift in daily priorities based on the needs of the business.
• Ability to demonstrate a high sense of urgency and be proactive in addressing problems as they arise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, cultivating a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to provide feedback and support training and development initiatives as well as the goals and objectives of the department and company.
• Must attain Food Safety Training (Qualified Individual)
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (frequent physical exertions, including twisting, standing, sitting, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and climbing) and be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Ability to work in various conditions with exposure to extreme heat, cold, dust and fumes.
  
  

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1
• Matching 401k plan
• Paid vacation starts after 90 days
• Paid Birthday
• Paid holidays
• Monthly incentive bonus if we hit our can goal.
  
  

Perks

• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Financial wellness/401K counseling
• $25,000 Term life insurance
• Jolly Good Soda discounts