2nd Shift Inventory Lead

Conexus Food Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus Food Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking an Inventory Tech Lead to ensure products meet safety and quality standards while maintaining precise inventory records. The role requires meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment, including cooler and freezer operations, conducting inspections, counts, and temperature monitoring, and supporting ERP testing and reporting.

This position offers hands-on growth and teamwork within a collaborative culture dedicated to

Qualifications

• 1+ year of quality control or inventory management experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems preferred.
• Bilingual in Chinese or Spanish and English preferred.
• Experience working with food allergens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inbound/outbound inspections and verify inventory accuracy across warehouse operations.
• Perform routine counts and reconcile discrepancies with accurate records.
• Track inventory levels to minimize waste, shrinkage and discrepancies.
• Assist with allergen inspections and verify accurate labeling to prevent cross-contamination.
• Calibrate thermometers and monitor cooler/freezer temperatures.
• Support ERP/PDA testing and ensure accurate data entry across systems.
• Generate inventory and quality control reports for management.
• Oversee disposal of expired products and maintain records.
• Audit glass and brittle plastics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance inventory management and QA processes.
• Recommend process improvements to improve efficiency and quality.
• Analyze inspection and inventory trends to identify potential issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Work hours: 6 Day Work Week: Sundays - Friday from 6:30 pm - 2:00 am

Salary: $22/hr - $24/hr

Who We Are

Conexus Food Solutions is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.

At Conexus Food Solutions, we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standard of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.

What You'll Do

As an Inventory Tech Lead, your primary role is to ensure that our products consistently meet food safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate inventory and complying with company, state, and FDA regulations. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding product integrity and maintaining the trust our customers place in us.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment that includes cooler and freezer operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct inbound and outbound product inspections and verify inventory accuracy throughout all stages of warehouse operations
• Perform routine inventory counts and cycle counts while reconciling discrepancies and maintaining accurate inventory records
• Track and manage inventory levels to minimize waste, shrinkage, and stock discrepancies
• Assist with product allergen inspections and verify accurate allergen labeling to prevent cross-contamination
• Calibrate thermometers for warehouse use and monitor cooler and freezer temperatures
• Support technical warehouse operations, including setting up 2nd shift picking by applying QC verification labels, examining products, recording inspection results, and taking corrective actions when necessary
• Assist in evaluating and resolving customer complaints through vendor scorecards, including documenting rejected load reasons such as yellowing, browning, temperature damage, and other quality concerns
• Help support the development and maintenance of vendor scorecards
• Support ERP and PDA scanner testing while ensuring accurate inventory data entry across systems
• Assist management with generating inventory and quality control reports
• Oversee the disposal process for expired products and maintain accurate records of removed inventory
• Conduct glass and brittle plastic audits throughout the facility
• Collaborate with internal teams to support continuous improvement initiatives in both inventory management and quality assurance processes
• Recommend process improvements to increase operational efficiency and product quality standards
• Analyze inspection and inventory trends to proactively identify potential issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements for the role:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures, including freezer environments as cold as -10°F
• Must be able to regularly lift 20-30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
• Must possess manual dexterity to safely handle tools and warehouse equipment
• Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and walking throughout the shift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Basic Microsoft Word & Excel Skills
• Minimum of 1 year of quality control and/or inventory management experience (preferred)
• Previous experience working with food allergens (preferred)
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems (preferred)
• Bilingual in either Chinese or Spanish and English (preferred)