Inventory Associate - 1st shift

ALLIANCE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT INC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring Inventory Associates – 1st Shift for a leading food manufacturing facility in Owasso, OK. This role involves receiving, storing, staging materials, maintaining inventory records, and supporting production and shipping while ensuring food safety and HACCP compliance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic math and computer skills, and forklift certification or willingness to train.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with inventory, warehouse, logistics or food manufacturing preferred.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills required.
• Experience with inventory management systems is a plus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Receive, count, and verify incoming products, packaging supplies, and materials.
• Record inventory quantities, lot numbers, expiration dates, and storage locations.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Stage and deliver products to production and shipping as needed.
• Monitor stock levels and notify supervisors for replenishment.
• Maintain cleanliness in storage, cooler, and inventory areas.
• Ensure compliance with USDA/HACCP/food safety standards.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Monitor cooler temperatures and report irregularities.
• Communicate inventory movement with teams.
• Assist with scheduled inventory counts and audits.
• Perform additional duties to support warehouse operations.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Forklift certification

English proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Data entry

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Description

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring Inventory Associates – 1st Shift for a leading food manufacturing facility in Owasso, OK. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, tracking, and staging packaging materials, raw ingredients, and finished meat products while maintaining accurate inventory records. The Inventory Associate plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, product availability, food safety compliance, and the efficient support of production and shipping operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, count, and verify incoming products, packaging supplies, and materials.
• Accurately record inventory quantities, lot numbers, expiration dates, and storage locations.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Organize, store, and rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Stage and deliver products, boxes, and supplies to production and shipping departments as needed.
• Monitor stock levels and notify supervisors of inventory replenishment needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in designated storage, cooler, and inventory areas.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, USDA regulations, HACCP requirements, and food safety standards.
• Safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Monitor cooler temperatures and report any irregularities that could affect product quality.
• Communicate effectively with production, warehouse, shipping, and quality assurance teams regarding inventory movement and availability.
• Assist with scheduled physical inventory counts and inventory audits.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support warehouse and production operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous inventory, warehouse, logistics, or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills required.
• Experience with inventory management systems is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to complete training and certification.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP, USDA, and FDA standards, is an asset.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Spanish language skills are beneficial but not required.
• Reliable attendance and strong organizational skills.

Requirements

Work Environment

• Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of products, packaging materials, and inventory weighing up to 50 lbs. or more without assistance.
• Extended periods of standing and walking throughout warehouse and storage areas.
• Repetitive tasks including inventory counting, scanning, data entry, product staging, and material handling.
• Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to access inventory and storage locations.
• Operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Work performed in refrigerated and cold-storage environments, with occasional exposure to warmer temperatures outside warehouse areas.
• Exposure to raw meat products, marinades, and food manufacturing odors.
• Hearing protection required in designated production and warehouse areas.
• Must possess adequate corrected vision for inventory verification, data recording, and product inspections.
• Required PPE includes hair nets, beard nets (where applicable), smocks, hard hats, hearing protection, and slip-resistant footwear.

Open Positions

• Full-Time Opportunity
• Shift Available: 1st Shift