Job Summary

The Shipping/Receiving & Inventory Control Operator is responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of all materials, ensuring system inventory matches physical inventory at all times. This role is critical to maintaining inventory accuracy and traceability through strict adherence to scanning, verification, documentation, and cycle counting processes.

Inventory Accuracy & Control

Maintain real-time alignment between physical inventory and system records
As needed, perform cycle counts and support full physical inventories
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly
Ensure all movements are recorded using RF scanners
Validate item, quantity, lot code, Expiration Date, and location during transactions
Escalate unresolved discrepancies

Receiving Operations

Verify inbound shipments against purchase orders
Perform 3-way verification (PO vs. physical vs. system)
Receive materials using RF scanning
Apply and verify labels
Report shortages or damages

Shipping Operations

Verify outbound shipments against pick lists
Ensure 100% scan compliance
Follow FIFO/FEFO rotation
Prevent incorrect shipments

Warehouse & Material Handling

Operate forklift safely
Execute product movements using RF scanners
Maintain location control
Stage materials accurately

Organization, Compliance & Safety

Maintain clean and organized storage areas
Follow FIFO/FEFO standards
Comply with GMP and safety procedures
Report food safety or quality issues

Documentation & Systems

Complete system transactions and logs accurately
Maintain shipment documentation
Ensure real-time system updates

Performance Expectations

Inventory accuracy ≥ 99%
100% scan compliance
Timely cycle counts
Zero unreported variances

Qualifications

Warehouse or inventory control experience
WMS/ERP knowledge preferred
RF scanner experience and computer entry required
Forklift experience required
Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 pounds
Work in freezer conditions
Frequent physical movement

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Shipping/Receiving & Inventory Control Operator (Forklift)