Inventory Control Clerk (2nd Shift)

Saputo • Caledonia, WI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. This role involves performing product inventory activities, confirming physical inventory quantity and location, and reporting variances. It includes managing inventory control tasks, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and completing monthly cycle counts. The position also oversees customer returns, investigates claims, and provides research summaries. Additionally, it involves warehouse team lead responsibilities such as coordinating work activities and assisting with product shortages to ensure order fill rates are met. The role requires creating Stock Transfer Orders (STOs), providing scheduling support, performing SAP transactions, and collaborating with other departments to minimize operational disruptions. A key aspect is completing daily Powered Industrial Truck Inspections to ensure safe operation. The employee must understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo's food safety and quality programs, and regulatory requirements, promptly reporting any hazards. Participation in required training, shift meetings, and adherence to Saputo's code of ethics and values are also essential. Other duties may be requested or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Two-years in a lead warehouse role, directly in a warehouse, logistics, transportation, or distribution center environment.
• Excellent computer skills with advanced experience with word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized inventory control software programs (WMS), SAP a plus.
• Able to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer orders, inventory reports, operating procedures to ensure documents are audited and accurate.
• Ability to generate reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Are highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Must have excellent mathematical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Fine manipulation and hand dexterity, including ability to grip and squeeze; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), to include bump cap, hearing, and eye protection. This also include additional PPE requirements as defined for the position activities.

Nice To Haves

• 2-year degree in supply chain management or inventory control management.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inventory activities by confirming physical inventory quantity and location along with reporting variances.
• Responsible for inventory control activities, including creating, assigning, and completing inventory control tasks, identifying, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies resulting from use of exception codes.
• Complete monthly cycle counts on all inventory and locations, both physical and virtual, and perform reconciliation as needed.
• Oversee all physical customer returns, investigate customer claims related to shortages, overages or damages reported, communicate findings and provide research summary and responses to claims as directed.
• Perform warehouse team lead responsibilities, to include coordinating, assigning work activities, reporting and follow-up.
• Assist with investigating product shortages and ensuring order fill rates are met, without warehouse-controlled shortages.
• Create STOs (Stock Transfer Orders) to move products between warehouse locations as needed.
• Provide scheduling support to backfill vacancies to minimize department operation disruption.
• Perform all required SAP transactions, complete all required documentation.
• Collaborate, communicate and provide cross-functional support with other departments to minimize warehouse operations disruption.
• Complete daily Powered Industrial Truck Inspection, ensuring safe operation and reporting any concerns to maintenance personnel or shift supervisor.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo's food safety, quality programs and regulatory requirements.
• Promptly report all potential quality, food safety, and workplace safety hazards to management team.
• Attend and participates in all required training, shift meetings and committees.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.
• Starting wage $30.05 + shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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