Cycle Counter- 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • North East, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is a global food company with over 55,000 employees and is the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. They are seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. The Cycle Counter is responsible for ensuring a high level of accuracy of inventory levels in the distribution center by performing cycle counts daily, weekly, and quarterly, and resolving any and all discrepancies in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of work experience in a distribution center environment is highly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) applications.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems is preferred.
• Previous experience in cycle counting highly desired.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to accurately count product and convert counts into bottles or cases.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of work experience in a distribution center environment
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems
• Previous experience in cycle counting

Responsibilities

• Compiles a list of items to be counted.
• Completes physical inventories, cycle counts, random or receipt audits, and reconciliations on a daily, monthly or quarterly basis.
• Resolves inventory issues in a timely manner.
• Researches inventory discrepancies, including variances in usage and cost.
• Analyses whether the variances are acceptable or whether they need to be investigated further and corrected.
• Performs inventory computer transactions in the appropriate business software.
• Utilizes order pickers and other P.I.T. equipment in the execution of counting locations.
• Utilizes RF guns to execute counting and investigate inventory variances and inventory reconciliation.
• Adheres to all safety procedures / standards within the course of performing job tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay - $22.20/hr
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED