Cycle counter/Warehouse Specialist

Kettle Cuisine; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a Cycle Counter/Warehouse Specialist to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of on-hand inventory and support production coordination.

The role requires materials rotation per FIFO, counting against ERP reports, and collaboration across departments to maintain inventory integrity and GMP/HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years manufacturing experience in food industry preferred.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack and forklift.
• Experience with warehouse, inventory control and reconciliation.
• Counting skills are a must.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working in temperature-controlled settings with perishable items.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Goal oriented and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials rotation according to FIFO principles.
• Generate count sheets in ERP (ROSS) via cycle count reports.
• Assist in counts from finance/demand daily list.
• Perform physical counts of raw material, work in production, packaging, and finished goods.
• Communicate inventory issues to relevant parties.
• Stage materials for production as needed.
• Notify manager of shortages or changes.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Support activities to reduce downtime and improve accuracy.
• Maintain records, lot tracking, and issued quantities.
• Obtain job reports to maintain materials for production.
• Manage weekly rework reporting and rotation.
• Take instructions from supervisors and backfill for site Material Handler as needed.
• Follow GMP and HACCP requirements.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Counting skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Temperature-controlled environment

Perishable goods experience

Organized

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ROSS ERP

Job description

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking-using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients-complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you're looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Job Summary

The Cycle Counter/Warehouse Specialist will be responsible for timely and accurate reconciliation of on-hand inventory and work in production. This position also requires inter-departmental coordination and communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform materials rotation according to FIFO (first in/first out) principles
• Generate count sheets in ERP (ROSS) via cycle count reports
• Assist in counts assigned from finance/demand daily list
• Perform physical counts of raw material, work in production, packaging products and finish goods
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes to inventory
• Stage materials for production as needed
• Notify manager of any unforeseen shortagesPerforms daily checks of area for non-compliance and reports them to the manager
• Always ensure clean and tidy work area
• Support all activities to reduce downtime
• Maintain appropriate records, lot tracking and item quantities issued
• Obtain appropriate job reports to maintain materials needed for production
• Manage weekly rework reporting and rotation
• Take instructions from supervisors
• Backfill for site Material Handler as needed
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and requested by management
• Follows the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and HACCP.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry
• Ability to operate a pallet jack and forklift
• Experience with warehouse, inventory control and reconciliation
• Counting skills are a must
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience working in temperature-controlled settings
• Experience with perishable items
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment
• Goal oriented & well organized

Desired Skills

• Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Passion for food and high quality
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Planning and organizing

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

Honor Food - We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle

Honor Each Other - We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners

Honor Development - We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team

Honor Innovation - We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.