Inventory/Logistics Clerk Sunnyside

Job Description

Summary
The Inventory/Logistics Clerk will work with the Inventory/Logistics Coordinator and assist in the proper production / inventory control and direct interdepartmental efforts for common, real-time understanding of inventory.

Positions Supervised
None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help to coordinate year-end inventory and audits.
• Help to trouble shoot, investigate, and correct any inventory discrepancies.
• Schedule trucks for appointments
• Work with the Inventory/Logistics Coordinator by communicating Inventory items on hold, release of materials into production along with any materials that are destroyed.
• Check trucks in, communicate with brokers or dispatch about issues involving trucks or drivers
• Tracks and directs empty drum movement.
• Will track reclass shipments being received.
• Assist the warehouse in finding locations for products received
• Work closely with sales regarding shipping temperature or damaged product (replacement lots)
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to segregate inventory for holds, to placard the inventory.
• Ensure the system matches all physical moves that have been made.
• Cross train to serve as backup with Inventory/ Logistics Coordinator as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualification Requirements

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required. AA/AS or BS/BA from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business, Economics, Agriculture or closely related field preferred.
• Two years’ experience in food manufacturing in scheduling, purchasing, inventory or related role.
• Demonstrated experience gathering information from various sources, distilling information into a course of action and then effectively communicating that course of action to all affected parties.
• Ability to quickly learn equipment/facility capacity for all products and create an efficient schedule balancing equipment availability, product availability and customer needs.
• Intermediate level PC-based computing experience (word processing-Word, spreadsheet-Excel, email-Outlook). Must be comfortable creating formulas in Excel. Ability to learn and gain additional Excel skills with time and training.
• Experience or aptitude to learn ERP software MS Dynamics NAV.
• Demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate information via in-person conversations, phone calls and/or emails. Initiative to seek out information needed to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend work related documents, company policy and federal regulations written in English.
• Ability to relate well with all levels of MFP staff, growers, suppliers, customers and other business people. Because of considerable interaction with all groups, effective language and human relationship skills are essential.
• Professional writing skills for composing memos, letters and other business correspondence, observing all rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to calculate yields.
• Ability to review cost data, analyze and make recommendations.
• Ability to apply all needed math skills within an Excel spreadsheet.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to coordinate materials and schedules to meet production deadlines and budget goals.
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to convey information to others effectively.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to consider multiple solutions, conclusions or approaches to any given situation. The ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and determine the most optimal course.
• Ability to manage details and comprehend the full scope of duties and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks. The ability to re-prioritize throughout the day based on changing requests and needs. Ability to manage time, adjust for “interruptions” and work cooperatively with a group to accomplish tasks on time.
• Ability to interact well and maintain positive relationships with others. Ability to adjust one’s own actions in relation to the actions of others.
• Ability to manage details and comprehend the full scope of assigned duties.

Environmental Conditions

• Standard office environment 85%; plant/freezer/laboratory 15%.
• Potential workplace hazards in the processing plant. All safety regulations and use of PPE’s must be followed.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Manages multiple deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Mobility around office and plant facilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, bend, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools.
• Ability to use keyboard and monitor; scanner, copier, telephone.
• Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and extreme temperature swings.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to maintain regular and ongoing attendance.

Company Description

With a reputation built on our employee’s commitment to outstanding product quality and customer service, Milne utilizes innovative technologies and rigorous quality controls to provide healthy fruit products that are 100% natural to meet the needs of a diverse consumer marketplace. Founded in 1955, Milne Fruit Products is the industry leader in creating fruit juices, concentrates, purees and custom blends for the industrial food and beverage markets.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k), after 12 month eligibility period
• Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Continuing education program
• Bonus Eligible