Inventory Clerk

Idaho Milk Products; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Idaho Milk Products is seeking an Inventory Clerk to support procurement at the Ice Cream Plant in Jerome, Idaho. You will ensure accurate inventory counts, label stock correctly, and assist internal customers with parts and supplies for repairs.

Join a team that values accuracy, organization, and proactive communication; forklift experience and a valid driver’s license are required, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Computer experience required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong working relationships with employees and departments through clear communications, collaborative efforts, and teamwork.
• Assists store room customers by locating items, issuing parts electronically, and creating emergency work orders.
• Organizes stock items and labels bins accurately.
• Performs daily physical inventory counts using a blind count method.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Stages parts for down days and scheduled plant maintenance.
• Updates work orders with time, materials, and status.
• Cross trains in other departments to cover when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Parts knowledge

Customer service

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department

Procurement

Location

Ice Cream Plant

City

Jerome

State/Territory

Idaho

Reports To

Procurement Supervisor

Employment Status

Full time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Shifts

Day Shift

# of openings

1

Schedule

• Days from 6:00am to 6:30pm. Subject to change according to business needs.

BENEFITS

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The inventory clerk is a key member of the procurement team. This individual is responsible for accounting of parts and supplies used, as well as organization and physical count of inventory. This position assists internal customers in need of parts or supplies, stages necessary parts and supplies for scheduled repairs, and works with other team members in day-to-day operations.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

This is a key position within our company that:

• Builds strong working relationships with employees and departments through clear communications, collaborative efforts, and teamwork.
• Provides service to those coming to the storeroom for parts; this service includes but is not limited to locating the item(s) needed, issuing the parts electronically as well as creating emergency work orders for the job.
• Organize stock items ensuring that all items are properly labeled and placed in their assigned bin locations.
• Performs physical inventory counts daily using a blind count method.
• Maintains work area in clean and orderly fashion including but not limited to sweeping floors and dusting shelves.
• Stages parts for upcoming down days as well as for scheduled plant maintenance.
• Update work orders as needed to enter time, materials, and status.
• Cross train in other department positions to cover when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work-related experience.

Experience

• Computer experience.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Computer experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

• Familiarity with inventory control.
• Knowledge of parts especially of those used in a diary facility is helpful.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter who is able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Accuracy and attention to details in daily activities.
• Highly organized with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Effective prioritizing and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Subject to up to at least 92db’s
• Lifting: up to 50lbs. occasionally
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, on a regular basis
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities that must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Subject to short term exposure of temperatures above 100 degrees and below 0 degrees, depending upon the environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.