Inventory Team Member - Berkeley Culinary Center

Whitsons Culinary Group • Berkeley, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Inventory Control Team Member – Keep Our Culinary Operations Running Smoothly! Full-Time | Fast-Paced Environment | Growth Opportunities. Are you a detail-driven, organized team player with a knack for keeping things in order? We’re hiring an Inventory Control Team Member to support our culinary warehouse operations and help ensure our production teams have the materials they need—on time, every time.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Strong attention to detail and math skills (no calculator needed!)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with email communication
• Quick to learn new systems
• Critical thinker with strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.
• Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.
• Must be able to use “critical thinking” skills to resolve problems or improve the program overall.
• Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must have mastery of basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing without the use of a calculator.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems (X3) is a big plus
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and store items properly; audit inventory in real-time using ERP (X3) systems.
• Track materials and finished goods in X3, ensuring every count, code, and lot number matches.
• Regularly check inventory levels, communicate shortages or overages, and support restock decisions.
• Serve as a key contact for warehouse and manufacturing teams to coordinate inventory flow.
• Investigate inventory issues and suggest solutions that improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure timely delivery of audited materials to manufacturing; manage and track over/under usage.
• Accurately label and log all manufacturing returns into the system and return them to correct storage.
• Support warehouse staff, provide retraining if needed, and uphold inventory best practices.

Benefits

• Great compensation with potential for advancement
• Consistent hours with limited nights or weekends
• Mission-Driven Work – Be a vital part of ensuring nutritious food gets where it’s needed
• Team-Oriented Culture – Supportive, respectful workplace with room to grow

What This Job Offers

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