3rd Shift Inventory Control Specialist

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company; North Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in North Jackson, OH, is seeking a full-time Inventory Control Specialist. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring inventory accuracy through physical counting and collaboration with team members. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2+ years of relevant experience in inventory coordination, and be proficient in Excel. This role involves regular physical activity, including lifting and working in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cycle count or inventory coordination experience.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must obtain lift certification within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Physically count items in inventory using appropriate processes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and FEFO on pick line.
• Drive cross-functional corrective action plans.

Skills

Inventory accuracy

Collaboration

Proficient in Excel

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

3rd Shift Inventory Control Specialist

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for inventory accuracy in the facility. This hands‑on role requires approximately 85% of the day to be spent physically counting inventory, ensuring proper FEFO, lot‑code tracking, and assisting with operational inventory issues. The remaining time is dedicated to researching root causes of inventory errors and collaborating with other team members and functions to maintain proper procedures. The schedule is Sunday‑Thursday.

Position Responsibilities

• Physically count items in inventory using appropriate processes and forms
• Build and use reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Maintain inventory accuracy and FEFO on pick line
• Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline and simplify the flow of product and system scans
• Identify and document root causes of inventory inaccuracies
• Update and maintain inventory quantities in ERP/WMS system when discrepancies are found
• Resolve outbound order errors when they occur in the facility
• Proactively set up and drive cross‑functional corrective action plans to eliminate identified root causes and support change processes

Required Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of cycle count or inventory coordination experience
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Effectively communicate cross‑functionally in a collaborative manner
• Proficient in Excel and able to develop clear and concise spreadsheets and reports
• Work in various temperature ranges from –10°C to ambient
• Must obtain lift certification within 30 days of start

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in a production environment
• Experience in a food production environment

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location

North Jackson, OH