Cycle Counter/Warehouse Specialist

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform materials rotation according to FIFO (first in/first out) principles
• Generate count sheets in ERP (ROSS) via cycle count reports
• Assist in counts assigned from finance/demand daily list
• Perform physical counts of raw material, work in production, packaging products and finish goods
• Assist in reconciling ROSS inventory
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes to inventory
• Stage materials for production as needed
• Notify manager of any unforeseen shortages
• Performs daily checks of area for non-compliance and reports them to the manager
• Always ensure clean and tidy work area
• Support all activities to reduce downtime
• Maintain appropriate records, lot tracking and item quantities issued
• Obtain appropriate job reports to maintain materials needed for production
• Manage weekly rework reporting and rotation
• Take instructions from supervisors
• Backfill for site Material Handler as needed
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and requested by management
• Follows the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and HCAPP

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry
• Ability to operate a pallet jack and forklift
• Experience with warehouse, inventory control and reconciliation
• Counting skills are a must
• Excellent attention to detail
• Computer skills
• Experience working in temperature-controlled settings
• Experience with perishable items
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment
• Goal oriented & well organized

Preferred Skills

• Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Passion for food and high quality
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Planning and organizing

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products, and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

• Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
• Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
• Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths, and interests to further strengthen and grow our team
• Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

Additional Notes

Employee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, noise or other factors that may require protective equipment and still pose a hazard