Associate-Inventory Control - 1st shift

General Summary

Maintains accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigate all inventory variances (losses and gains) from reports like Inventory Variance Report and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure counts are documented and variances reported promptly.
• Reconcile inventory variances.
• Balance the month‑end inventory for raw packaging and intermediates.
• Collaborate with production and shipping to resolve finished‑goods variances.
• File copies of adjustment reports with cycle count sheets for audit compliance.
• Maintain documentation for QA and purchasing collaboration.
• Place products on logical holds as required.
• Work with production on finished‑good variances.

Requirements

• 2+ years ERP or inventory‑related experience (required).
• Food industry experience (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Basic PC and 10‑key skills (required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
• English/Spanish bilingual ability (a plus).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon production demand.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office and warehouse environment that may be wet or dry, with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 110°F. The role requires repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages exceeding 35 lb, as well as walking and standing for long periods. Schedule is flexible; production demands may require overtime, evening, or weekend work.