Inventory Team Member - Berkeley Culinary Center

Whitsons Culinary Group•Berkeley, IL

About The Position

The Inventory Team Member is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, counting, and documenting warehouse inventory so that stock levels support customer demand. The position supports day-to-day inventory control in a warehouse and production facility, including receiving and put-away, cycle counts, balance reviews, system recordkeeping, and reporting stock inflow and outflow to management. Accuracy, sound judgment, clear communication, and dependability are fundamental expectations. The role provides inventory information and recommendations to management, sales leaders, customers, and internal partners. It also investigates warehouse inventory system issues, supports team training on inventory procedures, and recommends improvements to processes and policies. The Team Member must follow company policies, safety practices, food safety standards, and facility requirements. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Work hours align with warehouse and facility operations; extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends, may be required. The role may involve travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-district travel, and the employee must be able to drive their own vehicle to other work sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1–2 years of inventory control, warehouse, or receiving experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle to other work sites when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Food service, distribution, or institutional supply experience.
Powered industrial truck (forklift) certification; it is preferred but not required.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect items against documentation, store them in designated warehouse locations, and document every inventory transaction.
Review inventory balances and count stock through scheduled cycle counts and physical inventories; promptly and accurately reconcile variances.
Maintain stock levels to meet customer demand efficiently and monitor inventory inflow and outflow.
Keep management informed about inventory status and identify and communicate shortages, overstock, damaged goods, and other discrepancies.
Compile inventory information for management decision-making, including restock needs, and recommend actions based on inventory trends and availability.
Provide customers with accurate inventory information to help guide their orders.
Investigate warehouse inventory system issues and recommend or implement improvements to operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Serve as a point of contact for the team, conveying issues and information as needed.
Work with the Inventory Manager and warehouse staff to support training on inventory procedures and recommend inventory policy updates.
Follow company policies and procedures, safety practices, food safety requirements, and facility requirements; use proper lifting techniques and equipment safely.
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.