Inventory Control Associate

FreshRealm Talent Acquisition Team • Linden, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

FreshRealm is looking for an Inventory Control Associate to accurately account for all inventory related to the production of meal kit recipe boxes and cross-train in the receiving department to receive produce & raw foods, assemble, ship, label, and/or package foods to customers using manual and IT equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to count large quantities of product in the form of individual items, cases, and pallets
• Communication skills – must have good listening skills in addition to excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Capacity to follow detailed processes and procedures while offering creative improvements to those processes
• Ability to self-motivate and to problem solve in a fast paced setting filled with hard deadlines
• Willingness to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience using inventory mobile device
• Minimum 1-2 years of inventory and/or food service related experience
• Receiving or inventory control experience related to produce or specialty food
• Food safety certifications
• Standup Reach Forklift experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete multiple daily inventory cycle counts.
• Ensure FIFO rotation throughout the facility.
• Manage the requisition of products from storage to production; record all inventory changes and input inventory data into the warehouse management system.
• Confirm product quality and quantity immediately after receiving processes have been completed.
• Understand the inventory needs of the preparation team necessary to complete the daily or weekly production target.
• Clearly communicate all significant inventory changes to the Inventory Control Team Lead.
• Resolve problems related to inventory, product quality, and yields.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Receive foods, assemble Meal kits to recipe specifications, ship kits following Good Manufacturing Practices, and meet health and safety standards.
• Works on a limited number of food areas, lines, processes, or items. Work is relatively routine from week to week.
• May regularly operate standard conveyor belts or multiple pieces of essential equipment.
• Package meal kits following prescribed processes and procedures. Deviation from normal processes must be approved.
• Rotate and check food ingredients for freshness. May receive products and ensure the accuracy of the delivery.
• Keep work areas/assembly clean, demonstrating clean-as-you-go practices.
• May be required to complete essential paperwork related to food preparation, packaging, or labeling.
• Required to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as prescribed.
• In coordination with the team lead, identifies issues with Product, Food Safety, Quality, or Equipment and escalates matters to other departments or higher levels when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
• Life and ADD insurance
• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree