Inventory Specialist

Pure Flavor • Romulus, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers committed to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. The company describes itself as a next generation of growers, built on generations of expertise and focused on quality, flavor, and retail and foodservice customers. It offers a progressive organization where employees can advance their careers, develop their skills, and grow alongside the company.

The Inventory Allocator locates, evaluates, tags, and stages product for shipment, and communicates with appropriate parties about rejected product. The role monitors inventory levels and product quality to ensure customer requirements and specifications are met. It also coordinates with commodities, shipping, production, receiving, and food safety teams on inbound product needs and outbound product quality issues, investigates concerns, and takes corrective action. The position operates in a refrigerated warehouse and requires flexibility in hours according to business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of forklift experience required.
• Some computer knowledge required.
• Excellent analytical, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Steel-toed shoes are required.
• Able to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, handling or feeling product or packaging, and reaching with hands and arms; specific vision capabilities and standing for long periods are required.
• Able to regularly lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education preferred.
• At least one year of inventory management and/or quality assurance experience in the produce industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety, and food safety preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ERP software, and FAMOUS® preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate, evaluate, tag, and stage product for shipping and fulfillment of customer orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and product quality to ensure customer requirements and specifications are met.
• Liaise with commodities, shipping, production, receiving, and food safety departments regarding inbound product needs and outbound product quality issues; investigate and take corrective action.
• Complete an end-of-shift report detailing product that has been marked and staged.
• Ensure the health, safety, and cleanliness of the work environment.
• Meet other core expectations as defined by the company.

What This Job Offers

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