Receiving & Inventory Specialist

About the role

Join Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie and become part of a team known for producing award-winning cheese while investing in employee success. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, outstanding benefits, career growth opportunities, and a workplace committed to quality, safety, and employee development.

The Receiving & Inventory Specialist is responsible for accurately receiving, inspecting, storing, and recording incoming goods and materials. This position maintains accurate inventory records, ensures materials are stored in an organized and accessible manner, and supports overall warehouse and supply chain operations. The Receiving & Inventory Specialist works closely with internal departments and vendors to ensure materials are received, managed, and distributed efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming goods and materials for accuracy, quantity, quality, and condition, comparing shipments against purchase orders and other applicable documentation
• Identify, document, and report shipment discrepancies, shortages, damages, or other receiving issues to the appropriate personnel
• Enter and maintain accurate receiving and inventory information using inventory management software and other computer systems
• Verify purchase orders and receiving documentation for accuracy
• Organize and maintain warehouse storage areas to ensure materials, supplies, and parts are stored safely, efficiently, and in designated locations
• Perform regular inventory checks and cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy
• Assist with inventory audits and provide inventory reports and information to management as requested
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages, excess inventory, or discrepancies to appropriate personnel
• Coordinate with Procurement, Sales, Production, Maintenance, and other departments to support inventory needs and supply requirements
• Prepare orders for delivery or pickup according to established schedules, including loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shipping materials
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, as authorized and trained
• Maintain accurate records of materials received, stored, moved