Ops Technical Services

Premier ProduceOne • Columbus, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Premier ProduceOne is hiring an entry-level Quality and Inventory Control Associate to help ensure product accuracy and quality standards at its Columbus, Ohio facility. This is a full-time, permanent position with fully paid training and an early-start first shift beginning at 5 a.m. The stated pay is $20.00; the salary range is otherwise undisclosed.

The associate uses FDA and USDA guidelines to inspect inbound products and on-hand inventory, document and photograph unacceptable products, and communicate findings to the Procurement Department. The role also supports inventory accuracy by identifying discrepancies, managing returns and product adjustments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), conducting scheduled counts, and helping reconcile inventory. The position requires attention to product condition, locations, labels, slotting, and FIFO protocols.

Requirements

• Integrity and reliability.
• Flexibility.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Background in inventory control, quality control, warehouse work, investigative research, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), cycle counting, and understanding FIFO are listed as qualifications; full training support is available where needed.

Nice To Haves

• Produce background preferred but not required.
• Motorized pallet jack and forklift skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound products using FDA/USDA guidelines to ensure they meet company standards.
• Document and photograph unacceptable or substandard received products and submit documentation to the Procurement Department.
• Inspect on-hand inventory using FDA/USDA guidelines while helping minimize product loss.
• Notify QC team members and the warehouse supervisor of FIFO overrides.
• Determine the condition of returned merchandise authorizations (RMAs) and track product errors that may affect inventory accuracy.
• Restock returned products in accordance with return-to-inventory protocols.
• Dispose of substandard products, remove them from inventory, and make appropriate physical inventory adjustments in WMS.
• Perform quality inspections on a regular schedule and as needed.
• Identify inventory discrepancies resulting from transfers, repacks, or receiving errors.
• Support month-end inventory by counting and reconciling products on hand and updating WMS.
• Perform scheduled inventory counts, manage product slotting, and stay aware of product locations and labels.

Benefits

• Fully paid training.
• Short-term disability insurance and life insurance paid 100% by the company.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available after completing a 90-day probationary period.
• 401(k) with company match, available after completing a 90-day probationary period.
• Vacation and paid time off available after completing a 90-day probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed