Inventory Specialist

With roots dating back to 1874, Cold Spring Brewing is a leader in contract beverage production, serving customers nationwide from state-of-the-art facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. As one of the most diverse and flexible beverage manufacturers in the country, we produce everything from teas and energy drinks to malt-based beverages.

About the role

This position assists in the documentation, oversight, and control of finished goods inventory, raw materials, and ingredients in the facility—both from customers and the company—while specializing in posting in various customer systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer scheduled production across all variety pack lines.
• Ensure all materials are at the correct location prior to production.
• Verify VP production numbers upon run completion.
• Verify inventory issued to VP production orders.
• Work cross-departmentally to troubleshoot issues with inventory variances, deficiencies, and other issues.
• Correspond with Shipping and Production teams regarding ongoing training, troubleshooting issues, and other updates as needed.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues requiring additional consumption of subs and raw materials for Finished Goods creation.
• Verify clerical computations against physical count of product and adjust errors in computation or count or investigate and report reasons for discrepancies.
• Evaluate/address issues with finished goods LPNs that come off the line during VP Production runs.
• Resolve issues and escalate to System Administrator for resolution as needed.
• Assist VP Production with Variance reporting of Finished Goods and Raw Materials as needed.
• Once variance is reported, notify Accounting of which VP Production orders are ready for invoicing to customer.
• Troubleshoot issues with missed scans; report and resolve in a timely manner so as not to negatively impact VP Production.
• Resolve VP Production-related issues affecting other departmental operations.
• Assist in moving and storing of product and materials as needed.
• Assist in staging and preparation of documentation for product and material being picked up or shipped.
• Coordinate and perform regular inventory counts of raw materials and finished goods as required by customers and company.
• Update discrepancies in ERP system as well as issue new tag/reprint tag.
• Document discrepancies to ensure disciplinary action can be taken.
• Assist in set up and control of FEFO Inventory System to ensure uninterrupted flow of product and materials to the various departments of the company as requested.
• Combine partial pallets according to customer requirements.
• Assist in analyzing damaged product and follow proper destruction procedures.
• Help coordinate month-ending physical inventories and any additional reporting required by customers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required by the manager/customer.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a blending or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge working in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and use of customer portals.
• Good understanding of inventory control.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Regular use of computer, writing, and filing records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations.
• 3-5 years’ warehouse/forklift experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, 12-hour shifts (6a-6p or 6p-6a).
• 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month).
• $2.00 night shift differential if applicable.

Pay

$23.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience, plus a $750 sign-on bonus.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Employees will experience varying physical demands throughout the day, including:

• Standing for extended periods and walking on occasionally slippery floors.
• Primarily works in an office setting but may spend time in the production/warehouse environment.
• Temperatures may fluctuate based on outside weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• The work environment can be loud; hearing protection (ear plugs) is required.
• Employees must wear hairnets and refrain from wearing jewelry while on the production floor.
• Alcohol is an ingredient in products we produce; we are unable to guarantee positions that do not involve working around alcohol.

Physical Requirements

• Extended standing on hard surfaces.
• Regular bending, stooping, and lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Vision required: distance, close, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Frequently required to stand, talk, or hear; use hands to feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Will work around noise, dust, variable temperatures, and use of production chemicals.
• Regular standing and sitting for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA, and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family (coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days).
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match (begins after receiving your first paycheck).
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free uniforms.
• Referral bonuses.