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, ensuring work is accurate and reported according to organizational protocols or account-specific processes. The role reports to the Inventory Supervisor and has no direct reports. The Inventory Associate performs daily cycle count audits and Item Count Requests (ICRs), prepares disposal shipments for outbound shipment when requested by customers, and prepares Return To Stock (RTS) documentation before items are returned to the stockroom. The position supports production and warehouse goals by maintaining a continuous work pace, following cGMP and housekeeping programs, and complying with food safety, quality, and legality requirements. The role also requires effective working relationships and teamwork. The position is located at American Blending & Filling in Waukegan, Illinois, and is listed as first shift. The listed pay range is $15.50–$23.00 per hour.

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 regarding low absenteeism and tardiness.
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 communicate and receive information sufficiently to perform assigned tasks and avoid problems, errors, issues, or misunderstandings.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, turn, and raise items, and/or lift, turn, and bend to place a unit weighing up to 50 pounds on a pallet or stack of units; 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 a backup siren.
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 in a timely manner.
Prepare disposal shipments for outbound shipment per 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 to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department.