YP Live Goods Specialist

About the role

As a Live Good Receiving team member you will ensure the product received meets the established standards set for production. You will perform quality inspections, report any discrepancies, and handle workload changes and interruptions while returning to tasks efficiently. This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and interacts with Sales, greenhouse operations, and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify quantity of live goods received vs. P.O. and report discrepancies
• Inspect live goods received for infestations, diseases, and proper specifications; report any variances
• Unpack product received, separate and label for ease of identification, and place in the correct warehouse/Plant facility locations
• Verify quantity of buy-ins received; ensure they meet the agreed-upon specifications
• Audit finished buy-ins against BOM (Bill of Materials)
• Report location of received buy-ins and stage for facility awareness
• Create and maintain reports documenting errors and issues
• Float between quality and inventory during downtime
• Place product in cooler with the date received as required and notify facility on YP tracking form

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-3 years combined warehouse/inventory control experience
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, and Teams
• Good math, reading, communication (both verbal and written), and problem-solving skills
• Ability to pay attention to small details to ensure accuracy
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Knowledge and experience in Quality Systems preferred (NAV experience a plus)
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Must be a self-starter, energetic, and results-oriented
• Ability to handle multiple and diverse tasks under deadline pressure
• Ability to work with all levels of employees and management

Physical Environment & Requirements

• Climate-controlled office or warehouse environment
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
• Frequently requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, and handling
• Occasionally requires walking, climbing stairs, lifting (up to 20 lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching
• Rarely requires climbing