Inventory Associate

Aspinity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401k with match

Free Tovala Smart Oven

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Continued learning stipend

Casual dress code

In-office coffee and snacks

Job summary

Aspinity is seeking an Inventory Associate in Chicago to manage inbound and outbound products. Responsibilities include ensuring deliveries meet high standards and accurately logging inventory. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and certifications in forklift operation and food handling. Compensation ranges from $21.5 to $21.5 per hour, with benefits such as flexible paid time off and comprehensive healthcare coverage. The work environment is dynamic with potential temperature extremes.

Qualifications

• Forklift Certification or willingness to get certified.
• Food Handlers certification.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Direct drivers to unload deliveries in designated areas.
• Verify product integrity against orders.
• Maintain receiving logs and verify product specifications.
• Optimize warehouse space and pallet configuration.
• Facilitate equipment management and safety compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to use RF scanners

Education

Forklift Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Inventory Associate is responsible for all inbound and outbound products that hit our facility. Day-to-day operations include ensuring that incoming food and non-food deliveries are accurate and meet our high quality, safety, and consistency standards; and that incoming products are received via RF gun and properly stored daily. This individual will be upholding the organization and layout of the warehouse. You will oversee our inventory and notify buyers of shortages or damage of incoming ingredients. Good communication skills are imperative to this role so that procurement and production are notified promptly and can make accommodations accordingly.

Essential Functions

• Direct drivers to unload deliveries in designated staging areas.
• Verify actual product received against initial PO and BOL. Confirm integrity of goods and flag FSQA team when necessary.
• Maintain receiving logs and verify products meet specifications (temps, quantities, and QC standards) and properly filling out FSQA documentation.
• Transfer and slot product in the correct warehouse location upon receipt–done on the day it was received.
• Optimize pallet configuration and warehouse space to maximize storage and efficiency.
• Maintain warehouse organization to ensure the full production cycle runs smoothly and is set-up for next week's production.
• Facilitate warehouse resource management by ensuring equipment such as forklifts and floor scrubbers are functioning, charged, and ready when needed.
• Model compliance of Warehouse Safety.
• Provide support with production tasks during low volume receiving days.
• Assist facility maintenance projects and repairs, as necessary.
• Complete tasks as assigned on the daily schedule by the end of day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to use RF scanners and warehouse management system (WMS)
• Ability to learn and complete all shared responsibilities in the warehouse when assigned

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• Forklift Certification, or willingness to go through certification training
• Food Handlers certification

Physical Demands

• Able to lift, push, or pull up to sixty (60) pounds
• Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
• Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments in kitchen, warehouse, and cooler/freezer

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party programs/audits.

Work Environment

Production: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of Forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperatures.

Compensation & Benefits

Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.

21.5 - 21.5 USD

• Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
• 401k with match
• Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
• Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
• Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag

At Tovala we’re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!