Inventory Control Associate (Day Shift)

About the role

Sirna & Sons Produce is a fourth‑generation, family‑run wholesale food distributor with 81 years of service, providing premium produce, dairy, and in‑house processing (Christine’s Cuts) to restaurants, hotels, country clubs, schools and institutions across Ohio, Central Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Organize and perform daily physical inventory counts
• Assist in monitoring product quality and advise buyers & PM warehouse managers of deviations from standards
• Slot new product and advise of locations
• Work with buyers on issues regarding product quantity, quality, and usage
• Provides inventory reports to buyers, PM warehouse managers and inventory control manager
• Manages and maintains inventory system
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits
• Inspect inbound freight and warehoused product, while documenting product condition
• Check produce in slots on a daily basis to make certain that the product set up for shipping meets acceptable standards
• Ensure products are rotated properly during daily slot checking, and communicate any problems with rotation to the stockers and or supervisors responsible
• Analyze, identify, and propose action to the solution of problems associated with Quality Assurance
• Take corrective actions internally to avoid future spoilage

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 1+ years of recent and successful experience performing the above functions in a significant produce distribution or processing center, or a significant food manufacturing and distribution operation
• Proficient skills in Inventory Management Software, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common email systems
• Experience operating forklifts and scissor lifts preferred
• Ability to read, speak, and write English satisfactorily; bilingual a plus
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in cold and wet cooler environment for extended periods of time

Skills

• Well‑organized with ability to prioritize
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Listening skills
• Complex problem‑solving
• Highly resourceful
• Organized and attention‑to‑detail approach

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Pay

$20.00/hour

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; start time 8:00 am