Food Quality & Inventory Specialist

Conexus Food Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Conexus Food Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality and Inventory Control Associate to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate inventory.

You will inspect inbound and outbound goods, verify allergen labeling, calibrate thermometers, perform cycle counts, support ERP/Scanner testing, and generate reports, contributing to a culture of teamwork, integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Basic Microsoft Word & Excel Skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of quality control and/or inventory management experience (preferred).
• Previous experience working with food allergens (preferred).
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems (preferred).
• Bilingual in either Chinese or Spanish and English (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct inbound and outbound product inspections and verify inventory accuracy.
• Manage allergen inspections and ensure accurate labeling to prevent cross-contamination.
• Calibrate thermometers and monitor temperature in warehouse.
• Perform routine and cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies and maintain inventory records.
• Assist in setting up 2nd shift picking with QC verification labels and take corrective actions.
• Track inventory levels to minimize waste and discrepancies.
• Support vendor scorecards and resolve customer complaints related to loads.
• Assist ERP/PDA scanner testing and data entry across systems.
• Generate inventory and quality reports as requested by management.
• Oversee disposal of expired products and maintain records.
• Perform glass and brittle plastic audits.
• Collaborate with teams to improve quality and inventory processes.
• Recommend process improvements for efficiency.
• Analyze trends to identify potential issues.

Skills

Quality control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Chinese/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Conexus Food Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality and Inventory Control Associate to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate inventory.

You will inspect inbound and outbound goods, verify allergen labeling, calibrate thermometers, perform cycle counts, support ERP/Scanner testing, and generate reports, contributing to a culture of teamwork, integrity and continuous improvement.