What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Allocator position at Pure Flavor® Career Opportunities?
Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.
With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.
Job Summary:
The Inventory Allocator is responsible for inventory deployment, splitting of produce between distribution centers and
building customer orders.
Responsibilities:
- Locate, evaluate, tag and stage product to prepare for shipping and fulfilment of customer orders
- Monitor inventory levels and quality of product to ensure levels meet customer requirements and specifications
- Liaise with commodities, sales, shipping, production, receiving and food safety departments concerning any inventory variations or quality issues on outbound product; investigate and take corrective action
- Review and ensure accuracy of produce inventory levels; physical counts; report discrepancies
- Ensure the health, safety and cleanliness of the work environment
- Other core expectations as defined by the company
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred
- Minimum one (1) year forklift experience required
- Minimum of one (1) year inventory management and/or quality assurance experience in the produce industry
preferred - Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred
- Some computer knowledge required; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ERP software, FAMOUS® preferred
- Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment; possess a strong attention to detail
Work Environment:
- Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility is required
- This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures rang. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
- Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision capabilities and standing for long periods is required
- The position requires the ability to regularly to lift 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pound
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today!
Pure Flavor Farms is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.
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