Inventory Control Specialist - 2nd Shift

NOW Health Group INC•Bloomingdale, IL

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist assists in maintaining inventory accuracy for finished goods, bulk, and packaging materials. The role schedules and performs production cycle counts using RF scanners while operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), investigates count discrepancies, reconciles inventory records, supports annual cycle count audits, and helps maintain accurate computer perpetual inventory. The position also supports warehouse organization, shipping and receiving activities, product sampling, toll ticket processing, Oracle transactions, quality issue communication, and proper storage and cleanliness in accordance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Manufacturing and toll responsibilities include analyzing rework documents, creating rework lots, performing adjustments, monitoring manufacturing workstations and inventory movements, maintaining records and staging-area organization, and helping resolve production and transfer discrepancies. The specialist supports timely batch-ticket completion, helps orient employees on Oracle inventory functions, monitors batch issue alerts and inventory in specified non-good statuses, researches production ticket and warehouse transfer errors, and reviews toll reconciliation documents for lot-number accuracy. The position works throughout NOW’s manufacturing facilities, with exposure to ingredients, mixes, equipment, and packaging. It involves regular standing and walking, operating PIT equipment and other material-handling equipment, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items as described in the physical demands. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, herbal aromas, dust and airborne particles, potential exposure to designated food allergens, and moderately loud noise; hearing protection is required in some areas. A flexible schedule, including weekends, may be needed to support business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma and one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, understand weights and measures, and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions, and demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
Moderate computer data-entry experience, including Microsoft Office skills with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good time-management and prioritization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks calmly in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate urgency, and work in different work centers as business needs require.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated high-quality work.
Ability to earn certification and operate a Powered Industrial Truck, such as a Turret Truck, Order Picker, or Reach Truck.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, to support the business.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing and walking regularly; operating material-handling equipment; working at heights up to 26 feet (up to 30 feet in Sparks); and lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, or grasping items at the specified weights and forces.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, ingredients, mixes, dust and airborne particles, potential food allergens, and moderately loud noise; use hearing protection in designated areas.

Responsibilities

Schedule and perform daily production cycle counts using RF scanners while operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).
Investigate and reconcile cycle count reports, review discrepancies, and take corrective action.
Help maintain accurate computer perpetual inventory and identify and correct variances.
Prepare for and participate in annual cycle count audits.
Initiate corrective measures for damaged or short-dated warehouse products.
Organize and consolidate warehouse stock to optimize space and efficiency.
Provide administrative support to Warehouse Shipping and Receiving and assist with material handling as needed.
Pull product samples for Sales, Marketing, HR, R&D, QC, and other departments.
Release and initiate toll tickets and transact product quantities.
Enter information in Oracle and maintain electronic or physical records.
Communicate potential quality issues and address FEFO and inventory transfer errors.
Help maintain organization, cleanliness, and proper storage of materials.
Follow safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
Analyze rework documents, create rework lots, and perform adjustments.
Monitor manufacturing workstations, conduct inventory counts, maintain records, and collaborate with Production leads and Document Specialists to organize staging areas and resolve discrepancies.
Assist Doc Support teams with timely completion and closure of batch tickets.
Support and orient new employees on Oracle inventory functions, including batch consumptions.
Investigate, communicate, and reconcile manufacturing inbound or outbound transfer discrepancies.
Monitor batch issue alerts and perform analysis and corrections.
Monitor inventory movements in Rejected, ICMC, GNPD, RWRK, or non-good status.
Research errors in production tickets and warehouse transfers.
Help process toll tickets and review toll reconciliation documents for accurate lot numbers.
Help communicate toll discrepancies to Purchasing or toll vendors.
Participate in safety activities, report workplace incidents and hazards, use required personal protective equipment, and contribute to prevention efforts.