Damage Control Clerk-Night Shift (Freezer)

Brown Foodservice, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Foodservice, Inc is seeking a Night Shift Damage Control Clerk for the Freezer Warehouse Operations. The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy by identifying and documenting damaged product, salvaging salvageable goods, and disposing of waste during the night shift.

You will scan with RF devices, ensure bin integrity, support housekeeping, and assist with audits. The position requires night shift availability in a frozen environment and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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: experience in warehouse/inventory control or damage control.
• Familiarity with freezer operations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Repackage salvageable product and return to correct pick slot.
• Stage damaged product for management review and segregate unsalvageable items.
• Maintain bin integrity and keep freezer area clean and safe.
• Complete Night Shift Damage Sheets and report findings to supervisors.
• Assist with audits and product weight verification as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Night shift reliability

Frozen warehouse experience

Strong documentation

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.