Cycle Counter

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Cycle Counter to maintain accurate inventory levels in our distribution center. You will count items daily, investigate discrepancies, and support timely reconciliations to keep stock records precise.

Key requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year in a DC, and proficiency with MS Office. Experience with warehouse management systems and RF tools is a plus. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years in a distribution center preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory accuracy through daily, weekly, and quarterly cycle counts.
• Compile items to be counted and perform physical inventories.
• Resolve discrepancies and conduct variance investigations.
• Operate RF scanners and PIT equipment to count locations.
• Follow safety procedures and respond to audit findings.

Skills

MS Office

Cycle counting

Inventory accuracy

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we’re a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay - $21.10/hr $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

Core Responsibilities

• The Cycle Counter is responsible for ensuring a high level of accuracy of inventory levels in the distribution center by performing cycle counts daily, weekly and quarterly, and resolving any and all discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Compiles a list of items to be counted.
• Completes physical inventories, cycle counts, random or receipt audits, and reconciliations on a daily, monthly or quarterly basis.
• Resolves inventory issues in a timely manner.
• Researches inventory discrepancies, including variances in usage and cost.
• Analyses whether the variances are acceptable or whether they need to be investigated further and corrected.
• Performs inventory computer transactions in the appropriate business software.
• Utilizes order pickers and other P.I.T. equipment in the execution of counting locations.
• Utilizes RF guns to execute counting and investigate inventory variances and inventory reconciliation.
• Adheres to all safety procedures / standards within the course of performing job tasks.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of work experience in a distribution center environment is highly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) applications.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems is preferred.
• Previous experience in cycle counting highly desired.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to accurately count product and convert counts into bottles or cases.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The DC environment will include extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts/hi-lifts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the loading areas. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.

Relocation Package Available & EEO Information

No EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly." is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.