This position is for a mid-sized food industry manufacturer located in West Allentown, PA and reports directly to the Inventory Control Manager.
The tasks and responsibilities of this hands-on associate will include the following elements and responsibilities:
· Perform accurate daily cycle counts of the company’s stock inventory in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Assist with regular analysis of inventory and stock tracking issues, investigate problem areas for corrective action, including follow-up reporting, data management and effective communications.
· Inventory tracking and physical identification of items, e.
g.
ingredients, packaging supplies, finished goods, etc.
is to be performed within both dry and refrigerated warehouse environments.
· Maintain accurate, organized documentation and reports.
· Proactively identify and communicate all discrepancies to Inventory Control Manager and designated personnel.
· Must be physically able and willing to operate such equipment as a forklift, pallet jack, and/or cherry picker.
· This is a physically active job requiring considerable time moving about on-foot over sizeable warehouse and production-floor areas in order to accurately assess/track/count a multitude of items with their various attributes and levels.
· This person must be flexible and be willing to work overtime as may be required of the job and/or circumstances, e.
g.
physical inventory, special projects or events, etc.
· Must be a dependable self-starter who works with a sense of urgency and commitment, completes tasks safely, efficiently, accurately and timely.
· Must be reasonably acquainted with computer data-management and processing activities, and actively support the accurate keying/data-entry of all types of inventory transactions while fully addressing any attendant clerical details and requirements.
Microsoft Office skills are preferred.
· Must have a minimum of a high school education or equivalency (associates degree a plus) and at least two years’ active experience in a fast-paced production environment.
An aptitude for detail and basic math skills must be demonstrable.
· This position will interact with all levels of company personnel.
The ability to work well and communicate effectively with others is essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Overtime
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person