Damage Control Clerk-Night Shift (Freezer)

Brown Foodservice, Inc.; Louisa (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Foodservice, Inc. is seeking a Night Shift Damage Control Clerk for our Freezer Warehouse Operations.

You will maintain freezer inventory accuracy by identifying, documenting, salvaging, and disposing of damaged product during night hours, supporting overall warehouse efficiency. The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety, bin integrity, and loss prevention, with responsibilities ranging from RF-based damage recording to communicating findings to supervisors and completing damage

Qualifications

• Must work in a frozen warehouse environment.
• Basic understanding of warehouse inventory processes or ability to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work night shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document damaged product in freezer during night shift.
• Scan damaged inventory with RF and log findings.
• Decide salvage vs disposal of damaged product.
• Correct inventory issues related to damage or mis-slots.
• Maintain freezer housekeeping and bin integrity.
• Complete damage sheets and report findings to supervisors and during audits.

Skills

Frozen environment

Inventory processes

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Night shift

Job description

Job Description: Damage Control Clerk – Night Shift (Freezer)

Department: Warehouse Operations / Inventory Control

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 6:00 PM – Completion

Location: Freezer Warehouse Operations

Position Summary

The Night Shift Damage Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining freezer inventory accuracy by proactively identifying, documenting, salvaging, and disposing of damaged product during night shift operations. This role plays a critical part in inventory integrity, loss prevention, bin accuracy, and housekeeping within the freezer environment, while supporting overall warehouse efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Damage Identification & Inventory Control

• Identify and document all damaged product within the freezer during the night shift
• Scan damaged inventory using RF technology and accurately record findings
• Determine whether damaged product is salvageable or requires disposal
• Correct inventory issues related to damaged or mis-slotted product

Product Salvage & Disposal

• Repackage salvageable product using approved materials and return to the correct pick slot
• Collect and segregate unsalvageable damaged product into designated containers
• Stage damaged product in assigned damage control areas for management review
• Remove inventoried product from warehouse floors to prevent damage or safety issues

Freezer Housekeeping & Bin Integrity

• Maintain bin integrity through routine inspection and corrective action
• Clean up spills, breakages, and debris involving inventoried product
• Support overall freezer cleanliness and product protection

Documentation & Communication

• Complete Night Shift Damage Sheets accurately and submit documentation timely
• Communicate damage findings to Inventory Supervisors and Warehouse Management
• Provide documentation support during audits and inventory reconciliations

Additional Duties

• Assist with weight verification audits, rotation error checks, loading audits, and customer audits as assigned
• Provide backfill and operational support to night shift warehouse supervision as needed
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the role

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work in a frozen warehouse environment for extended periods
• Basic understanding of warehouse inventory processes or ability to learn
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable attendance and ability to work night shift schedule

Preferred

• Previous warehouse, inventory control, or damage control experience
• Familiarity with freezer operations and safety practices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in sub-zero temperatures with appropriate freezer gear
• Frequent walking, bending, lifting, and standing throughout the shift
• Ability to safely lift and handle damaged product within guidelines

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Operational Value

This position reduces freezer inventory loss, improves bin integrity, enhances audit accuracy, and mitigates damage-related shrink while supporting overall warehouse efficiency.