Inventory Control Technician - 2nd Shift - 4:30pm to 1am, Mon - Fri
About The Position
The Inventory Control Technician maintains and monitors inventory levels and product movement for accuracy. The role supports production by coordinating product and packaging-material inventory use, completing inventory audits and cycle counts, coordinating product recoup operations, and backfilling on production lines as needed. It also involves resolving inventory and quality issues with customers, vendors, and the Production Planner, and maintaining professional customer relationships. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and scheduled for the second shift, 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime when required. Pay is $23.00 per hour, with a $1.50 shift differential when applicable. The technician is expected to follow safety, food-safety, quality, and security procedures, including applicable SOPs and AIB standards.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in inventory control.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, WMS, document scanning, copying, and basic office skills.
- Accurate data-entry skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic, reading, and writing tasks.
- Ability to understand the production schedule.
- Experience with count-back inventory reconciliation and inventory audits for outbound shipments.
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting; self-starting and self-motivated.
- Ability to interface directly with customers regarding inventory adjustments.
- Experience and knowledge of food safety, or willingness to receive food-safety training.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business goals.
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks and transition between tasks effectively.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and monitor inventory levels and product movement for accuracy.
- Coordinate product and packaging-material inventory use.
- Perform inventory audits and cycle counts as required, including count-back inventory reconciliation and audits for outbound shipments.
- Coordinate and problem-solve inventory issues with customers, vendors, and the Production Planner.
- Coordinate the product recoup operation.
- Backfill on production lines as needed.
- Collect samples when requested by customers.
- Work with the Production Planner to coordinate packaging-material changes.
- Work with customers, vendors, and the Production Planner to resolve quality issues.
- Respond to customer requests within an hour and provide a factual response with an estimated completion time.
- Immediately escalate customer complaints, including inability to meet requests or customer-reported errors, to management.
- Follow food-safety SOPs, AIB standards, customer work instructions, and established safety and security policies.
- Complete the Motorized Equipment Daily Inspection sheet and promptly report equipment malfunctions to a manager or maintenance.
- Wear required PPE and follow established Dock Safety policy.
- Participate in pre-shift and department meetings, maintain daily housekeeping, and assist across operational areas as needed.
- Report issues to a manager or supervisor and follow written and verbal instructions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
