Cycle Counter

Smithfield FoodsNorth East, MD
$22Onsite

About The Position

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. Smithfield Foods is a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees, and is the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages.

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

  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.90/hour
  • $1/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
  • Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
  • Leadership development initiatives.
  • Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
  • Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs.
  • Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
  • Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
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