Inventory Control Associate

Join the cold chain that feeds the world. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world—and we’re looking for people who share that purpose.

About the role

Assists in maintaining an accurate record of inventory and preventing and resolving inventory discrepancies. Promotes a safe work environment through personal actions and identifies and reports any safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inventory counts (e.g., cycle counts and full physical inventories).
• Record count results and discrepancies.
• Communicate count results to Management and/or the Customer as needed.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, including:
  • Researching customer claims.
  • Cycle counting for missing product.
  • Adjusting inventory quantities.
  • Printing labels.
  • Handling damaged inventory and disposing of inventory.
• Update inventory and inventory discrepancies in the Warehouse Management System, including processing adjustments.
• Assist with special projects and handle customer-specific requests.
• Report on operational errors impacting inventory performance.
• Perform other inventory-related duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one to three years’ office experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Experienced with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Forklift license.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) on rare occasions and/or for a short duration, and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception (use of contacts is prohibited when working with ammonia).
• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

Pay

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $17.75–$22.00 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location.

Benefits

Americold offers a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.

Some benefits may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).