Warehouse Clerk

Job brief

Kalamazoo Area – Growing premium beverage company seeking a Warehouse Clerk to support materials procurement and inventory management processes within the plant. As a vital member of our supply chain team, this role will be responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy and availability in support of production plans. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Warehouse Clerk responsibilities include:

· Monitor and manage inventory levels of assigned goods, placing orders as needed to ensure uninterrupted support of production needs

· Conduct and record regular counts of inventory, making notes and correcting any discrepancies found

· Monitor warehouse transactions, make recommendations / procedural changes as needed to improve efficiency and accuracy

· Maintain accurate records, leveraging warehouse management systems (WMS) for inventory, Bills of Lading (BOLs) for shipments, etc

· Interact professionally with drivers, in the processing of shipments and deliveries, confirming materials, lot numbers, load quality, expiration dates, appointment and departure times, etc.

· Work closely with the warehouse and production teams to optimize the flow of materials and products, minimizing delays and ensuring efficient use of resources

· Generate and analyze warehouse performance metrics. Prepare regular reports for management and recommend improvements based on data analysis.

· Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall operations.

· Foster a consistently positive ‘customer service’ mindset in all dealings with both internal and external customers

· Other duties as assigned in support of cross-functional continuous improvement.

· Reports to the warehouse supervisor

Requirements and skills

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Previous experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, and food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, FDA, GMPs).

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite, warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software.

· Strong communication skills with cross functional teams, management, and external partners.

· Excellent problem-solving skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Physical Requirements: and periodically lift materials weighing up to 50lbs

Work Environment

· Primary work area is in an office setting

· Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal variations in temperature.

. Occasionally working outside, checking temperatures and verifying inventory.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.47 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Paw Paw, MI 49079: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1 - $17