Associate-Inventory Control

Reser's Fine Foods; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods in production. The role involves cycle counts, variance investigation, and timely documentation.

You will collaborate with QA, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve variances and ensure material availability. The position requires 2+ years ERP experience, a high school diploma, and basic PC/10-key skills; English is essential, bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ERP or inventory-related experience required.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic PC and 10-key skills required.
• Must read, write and speak English; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigate all inventory variances (losses and gains) and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure counts are documented and variances reported promptly.
• Reconcile inventory variances and balances for month-end.
• Collaborate with production and shipping to resolve finished goods variances.
• File adjustment reports with cycle count sheets for audits.
• Maintain documentation for QA and purchasing collaboration.
• Place products on logical holds as needed.
• Work with production on variances for finished goods.

Skills

ERP / inventory experience

Cycle counts

English literacy

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

10-key skills

Basic PC skills

Job description

Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description

Title: Inventory Control Associate

Location: Production

Reports to: Distribution Center Assistant Manager or Warehouse Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

General Summary

Maintains accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigate all inventory variances (losses and gains) from reports like Inventory Variance Report and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure counts are documented and variances reported promptly.
• Ensures inventory variances are reconciled.
• Balances the month-end inventory for raw packaging and intermediates.
• Collaborate with production and shipping to resolve finished goods variances.
• File copies of adjustment reports with cycle count sheets for audit compliance.
• Maintain documentation for QA and purchasing collaboration.
• Is responsible for placing products on logical holds.
• Works with production on finished good variances.

Job Specifications

• 2+ years ERP, or inventory related experience is required.
• Food industry experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic PC and 10-key skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon production demand.

Working Conditions

• Office and warehouse environment.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
• Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 35 lbs is required.
• Requires walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Flexible schedule and hours based on business needs.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Compensation

$19.40 - $24.25 Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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