Inventory Team Member - Berkeley Culinary Center

Whitsons Culinary Group•Berkeley, IL

About The Position

The Inventory Team Member is responsible for receiving, storing, counting, and documenting warehouse inventory accurately so stock levels support customer demand. The role supports day-to-day inventory control, including receiving and put-away, cycle counts, balance reviews, system recordkeeping, and reporting stock inflow and outflow to management in a warehouse and production facility environment. Accuracy, sound judgment, clear communication, and dependability are fundamental expectations. The role also supports customer and management decision-making by compiling inventory information, communicating restock needs and inventory trends, providing customers with accurate stock information, and investigating issues in the warehouse inventory system. The Team Member coordinates with the Inventory Manager and warehouse staff, supports training on inventory procedures, and recommends updates to inventory policies as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Workdays and hours align with warehouse and facility operations; extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends, may be required. Travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-district travel may be required, and the Team Member must be able to drive their own vehicle to other work sites. The position operates primarily in an office and warehouse or production facility, where temperatures may sometimes be extreme and noise may be moderate to loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1–2 years of inventory control, warehouse, or receiving experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to communicate electronically through email and similar computer platforms.
Ability to learn new programs, including inventory management systems, easily and quickly.
Ability to use critical thinking to resolve problems and improve inventory processes.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Must complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Must be able to drive their own vehicle to other work sites.
Able to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Food service, distribution, or institutional supply experience.
Powered industrial truck (forklift) certification.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect items against documentation, store them in designated warehouse locations, and maintain documentation for every inventory transaction.
Review inventory balances and count stock through scheduled cycle counts and physical inventories, promptly and accurately reconciling variances.
Maintain stock levels to meet customer demand efficiently; monitor inventory inflow and outflow and keep management informed of inventory status.
Identify and communicate shortages, overstock, damaged goods, and other discrepancies.
Compile inventory information for management decision-making, including restock needs, and provide recommendations based on inventory trends and availability.
Provide customers with accurate inventory information to guide their ordering choices.
Investigate issues in the warehouse inventory system and recommend or implement improvements supporting operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Serve as a team point of contact, conveying issues and communicating information as needed.
Work with the Inventory Manager and warehouse staff to support training on inventory procedures and recommend updates to inventory policies.
Follow company policies and procedures, safety practices, and applicable food safety and facility requirements, including proper lifting techniques and safe equipment use.
Promptly report unsafe conditions, hazards, injuries, and near-miss incidents to the Inventory Manager or another designated supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of inventory operations.