2nd Shift Inventory Gatekeeper – Food Manufacturing

UrbanFarmer LLC.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbanFarmer LLC. is seeking a 2nd Shift Gatekeeper in Manteno, IL to ensure material traceability and inventory integrity across warehouse and production. You will verify BOM alignment, record lot numbers, and maintain real-time ERP updates to support SQF, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards.

The role collaborates with Production, Warehouse and Quality teams, handles labeling and material changeovers, and contributes to audits with accurate batch documentation and data entry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse, production, or inventory control (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including FIFO rotation, lot control, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and data entry systems).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for all inbound and outbound materials moving between the warehouse and production floor.
• Verify that all materials issued to production align with the BOM and that correct quantities, item codes, and descriptions are used.
• Record lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities for all materials issued to and returned from production.
• Maintain traceability for every ingredient and packaging component used in each batch or run, ensuring complete compliance with SQF, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards.
• Identify and isolate any materials with incorrect labeling, expired dates, or quality concerns, escalating issues immediately to Quality or Production Management.
• Update the company’s ERP or inventory management system in real-time to reflect all movements of raw and finished materials.
• Support periodic cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of discrepancies, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

UrbanFarmer LLC. is seeking a 2nd Shift Gatekeeper in Manteno, IL to ensure material traceability and inventory integrity across warehouse and production. You will verify BOM alignment, record lot numbers, and maintain real-time ERP updates to support SQF, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards.

The role collaborates with Production, Warehouse and Quality teams, handles labeling and material changeovers, and contributes to audits with accurate batch documentation and data entry.