Inventory Control I

About the role

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

Job Responsibilities

• Process Damages and returns
• Maintains product velocity and tracks lost sales and in-house damages
• Handle special re-slot projects
• Offsite coordination
• Functions as a lead for team in facilities where there is no Supervisor
• Processes landed report daily
• Processes daily reports for RF accuracy, quantity OH/Out of Stock Report
• Alerts management of potential safety problems or violations
• Troubleshoots daily Inventory Control issues
• Covers for Supervisors as needed
• Coordinates new items and changes in pack size, product description and discontinued product
• Performs duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Quality

Job Requirements

• Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – specifically Excel
• Prior warehouse clerical experience
• Prior experience in Inventory Control is a plus
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
• Experience Previous Warehouse/Selecting experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Environment/Demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties
• Ability to operate work-related equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

About UNFI

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits

• Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO or Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment
• UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all