Inventory Control Clerk-Freezer

General Summary

The ideal individual will be self-motivating, with the ability to work independently, and must take pride in their work.  They must also be very detailed, organized, and accurate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile data from sources such as contracts, purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting report and write, types, or enters information into computer to maintain inventory, purchasing, shipping, or other records.
• Coordinates and research missing product or product placed in an incorrect location.
• Compiles stock control records and information such as consumption rate, characteristics of items in storage, and current market conditions, to determine stock supply and need for replenishment.
• Directs and coordinates all physical inventories.
• Audits and monitors all cycle counts.
• Reviews files to determine unused items and recommends disposal of excess or damaged stock.
• Works with customers on inventory needs, recalls, and issues.
• Review warehouse storage practices to ensure proper racking, quality of pallets being used, and damaged cases in stock.
• Randomly inspect trailers to ensure sanitation specifications are being met and loading procedures are being followed.
• Audit the warehouses for GMP and SOP compliance.
• Confirm proper temperature is being maintained at each facility.
• Establish and maintain a HOLD area at each facility.
• Assist with inspections performed by customers, food safety inspectors and/or regulatory agencies.
• Oversee all special projects.  Determine the amount of labor and supplies necessary to perform such projects. 
• Back up or fill in for other positions as necessary including but not limited to CSR or other administrative support roles.
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of general warehouse practices, terminology, and documents.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate various types of Material Handling Equipment.
• Flexibility to work any/all shifts.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to effectively use warehouse management system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform the essential job functions including meeting safely and successfully qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance. 
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs. The position requires standing, sitting and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures from freezers to ambient temperatures.