Inventory Control Clerk

Utz Brands, Inc. • Algona, WA

2h • $26 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Ready for an exciting career with a company that values teamwork and your
success? Join Utz Quality Foods and become part of a dynamic team committed to
excellence! We're looking for an Inventory Control Clerk at our Algona, WA
facility!

This role provides critical administrative support to the Shift Manager and
serves as a pivotal resource at the Algona manufacturing center.
Responsibilities include leading cycle and month-end counts, reconciling
variances, coordinating training, and assisting with production scheduling to
ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Excellent typing, filing, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks, reprioritize as needed, and work within time constraints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Flexibility to meet peak demands during periods of high volume and activity.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. of boxes, film rolls, and seasoning bags.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily cycle counts and assign SKUs to designated locations.
• Record and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system inventory records.
• Review and analyze material variances in Microsoft D365.
• Lead month-end inventory counts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Verify SKUs, product quantities, product quality, and code dates.
• Identify and sort product into categories: damaged, stale/out-of-code, outlet/short-code, and good stock.
• Generate and distribute Open RMA reports in D365 to appropriate managers.
• Perform weekly audits of trailers, TRACK, and RAF storage locations.
• RAF completed orders in D365 as production is completed to ensure timely material consumption.
• Work closely with the planner to develop and finalize the production schedule for the upcoming week.
• Enter and maintain production schedules in Microsoft D365.
• Ensure supervisors receive an accurate, up-to-date schedule prior to the start of each shift.
• Make real-time schedule adjustments throughout the day based on line issues, downtime, or production constraints.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, planning, and plant leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Train and support associates on proper scanning procedures to minimize inventory discrepancies.
• Provide ongoing support for production scheduling and execution as needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• an employer match 401(k)
• profit sharing
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off in the form of Vacation and Flex PTO at the accrual rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, earning a maximum of 40 hours of Vacation and 40 hours of Flex PTO, for a combined maximum total of 80 hours
• 6 paid company holidays each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed