Inventory Coordinator

fairlife•Goodyear, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator supports continuous food and beverage manufacturing operations by receiving, issuing, storing, and distributing maintenance, production, and MRO parts. The role ensures accurate inventory control, efficient material flow, and compliance with food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). It requires an experienced, detail-oriented professional with strong documentation skills and an understanding of asset-intensive manufacturing environments. The position is based at fairlife’s Goodyear, Arizona manufacturing facility and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. It is a nonexempt role with a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, working 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The facility is climate-controlled and described as a pristine work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a parts room, stockroom, or warehouse within a food, beverage, or manufacturing environment.
Strong clerical and computer skills.
Knowledge of industrial machinery, MRO parts, and plant equipment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and documentation accuracy.
Ability to support maintenance and production teams with a service-oriented approach.
Understanding of inventory control, asset management, and GMP-driven environments.
Ability to identify inventory discrepancies and unusual stock movement.
Experience using barcode systems for inventory tracking.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Physical ability to lift, carry, and handle materials in an industrial manufacturing environment.
English proficiency, including written and verbal communication, reading, and writing.
Ability to follow PPE, sanitation, hygiene, and GMP requirements.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training.
Experience with inventory systems, CMMS, or ERP software, including D365.

Responsibilities

Provide timely service to maintenance, production, and operations teams by issuing parts, tools, and supplies.
Receive, inspect, classify, store, rotate, issue, and distribute MRO parts, materials, and equipment.
Maintain accurate perpetual inventory using computerized inventory systems and barcode technology.
Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and discrepancy resolution.
Prepare requisitions and documentation for stock replacement and vendor procurement.
Stage and assemble work orders and kits for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Identify, segregate, and report surplus, obsolete, damaged, or non-conforming materials.
Monitor and report irregularities in stock movement or usage trends.
Load, unload, move, and distribute materials using hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, or other approved equipment.
Assist in and oversee the unloading of delivery vehicles.
Unpack, weigh, count, and inspect incoming goods for accuracy, condition, and compliance.
Verify materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices, and document shortages or damage.
Transport materials between the stockroom, maintenance areas, and production departments.
Operate material handling equipment in compliance with safety and food manufacturing standards.
Sort and store parts on racks, shelves, or bins according to part number, size, type, or usage.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe stockroom, dock, and storage areas.
Apply 5S and stock rotation principles to support efficiency and prevent contamination.
Protect stored materials from damage, deterioration, or spoilage and perform housekeeping duties.
Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records using computer-based systems.
Prepare daily logs, count sheets, inventory adjustment reports, and usage summaries.
Compile reports on inventory discrepancies, damaged stock, spoilage, and location changes.
Assist with departmental reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, and participate in inventory, maintenance, and safety meetings as required.
Follow company policies, SOPs, GMPs, food safety, and quality system requirements.
Support the development and improvement of standard stockroom, inventory, and asset management procedures.
Use barcode and/or CMMS systems to receive, issue, track, and count inventory accurately.
Notify supervision of repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
Follow the color-coded container policy in production areas and meet applicable company, customer, and government requirements.
Initiate action to prevent food safety or quality nonconformities; identify and record related problems; and control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until the issue is corrected.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations and food safety compliance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on day one.
Supplemental hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance of up to $10,000.
Parental support and family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
401(k) with up to 9% employer match.
Wellness reimbursement of up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses.
Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing and work-life support.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Employer HSA funding for HDHP participants.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 and student loan repayment of $200 per month.
Learning and development programs.
Rewards and recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.