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

You will conduct regular inventory counts, record and communicate results, and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies. You will update inventory records, report operational errors, and support special projects and customer-specific requests. Occasional travel may be required for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inventory counts including cycle counts and full physical inventories and record and communicate results as needed.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies by investigating claims, adjusting quantities, handling damaged or missing inventory, and disposing of inventory as necessary.
• Update inventory records and discrepancies in the Warehouse Management System, including processing adjustments.
• Assist with special projects and handle customer-specific requests related to inventory.
• Report on operational errors that impact inventory performance.
• Promote a safe work environment by identifying and reporting safety concerns.
• Perform other inventory-related duties as requested.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus minimum 1 year of office experience or equivalent training.
• Experience with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Forklift license.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Physical Requirements

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
• Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others verbally and/or in writing.
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
• May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. U.S. associates receive:

• 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).