Inventory Associate

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

2d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Associate performs cycle counts in a warehouse and production environment. Work must be accurate and reported according to organizational protocols or account-specific processes. The position reports to the Inventory Supervisor and has no direct reports. The role supports production and warehouse goals by completing inventory audits and requests, preparing shipment and return documentation, maintaining cGMP and housekeeping programs, and following requirements for food safety, quality, and legality. The associate is expected to maintain effective working relationships and contribute to the team.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Current forklift certification status.
At least 6 months of forklift experience.
At least 6 months of prior activity relating to inventory control.
Computer literacy and ability to use a computer or RF scanners.
Recent experience as a dependable employee, particularly with low absenteeism and tardiness.
Demonstrated ability to receive work direction and perform to assigned expectations.
Ability to participate as a team member and support team goals.
Willingness and ability to work alongside a variety of people with respect and safety in mind.
Ability to receive information and perform assigned tasks, and communicate to avoid problems, errors, issues, or misunderstandings.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, turn, raise, and bend to place units weighing up to 50 pounds on a pallet or stack; this may occur every 3 to 5 seconds.
Ability to retrieve merchandise from shelves up to 6 feet high.
Full mobility and use of arms, hands, and legs.
Ability to function in a semi-loud environment with frequent loud bursts of noise, such as backup sirens.
Sufficient vision to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
Ability to meet work location and work time expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cycle count audits assigned by the Inventory Supervisor in a timely manner.
Complete Item Count Requests (ICRs) daily and on time.
Prepare disposal shipments for outbound shipment according to customer requests.
Prepare Return To Stock (RTS) documentation before returning items to the stockroom.
Maintain a continuous work pace that supports production and warehouse goals.
Maintain cGMP and housekeeping programs.
Follow rules and regulations for food safety, quality, and legality.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department.