Inventory Clerk - 3rd Shift

Fresh Express Salads; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Harrisburg seeks a motivated individual for a Food Safety role focusing on maintaining accurate inventory data and supporting the Inventory department. The position requires good communication skills, knowledge of MS Word and Excel, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and experience in food processing, with additional qualifications such as forklift certification being beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a food processing and packaging environment.
• Inventory control experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory data in PRMS.
• Perform timely and accurate inventory of Raw Materials, Packaging, Film, Condiments, and Finished Goods.
• Provide support as needed in the Inventory department.
• Follow proper documentation procedures.
• Communicate regularly with production, scheduling, purchasing, and logistics.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer Knowledge: MS Word and Excel

Highly motivated individual who is a self-starter

Ability to Multi-task

Ability to work in a fast-changing environment with minimal supervision

Team oriented with good interpersonal skills

Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as necessary

Ability to work in a cold (34 degree F) and wet environment with prolonged standing, noise exposure, climbing stairs, frequent bending

Forklift/Scissor Lift Certified

Education

High School degree or GED

Job description

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Food Safety Role & Responsibility:

As an individual, the incumbent must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance/Safety/Security policies and training requirements. Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to, GMP, HACCP, facility security, visitor policy and mandatory safety training. Some additional items will include: FIFO/FEFO.

The individual must also request additional and/or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility.

Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory data in PRMS and providing support as needed in the Inventory department. This requires daily cycle counting and inventory maintenance of: Packaging, Film, Condiments, Raw Materials, and Finished Goods.

Job Function Statements Essential Functions

1. Timely and accurate inventory of Raw Materials, Packaging, Film, Condiments, and Finished Goods.
2. Accurate data entry and file maintenance in PRMS.
3. Follow proper documentation procedures in accordance to requirements and other company procedures.
4. Interface with production, warehouse, scheduling, purchasing, etc., as needed.
5. Inventory variance review, research, and explanation as needed. Also follow-up on findings of that research taking corrective action where appropriate. This also includes MUV research and reports as required or requested by the Accounting department or Inventory Supervision.
6. Report Peco Inventory as per established schedule, provide an explanation for any variances.
7. Maintain files so that they are readily available for review.
8. Communicate with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, Transportation, Customer Service, and the Logistics Team on a regular basis (proactive communication and information sharing as needed).
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Skills

1. Good communication skills
2. Computer Knowledge: MS Word and Excel
3. Highly motivated individual who is a self-starter
4. Ability to Multi-task
5. Ability to work in a fast-changing environment with minimal supervision
6. Team oriented with good interpersonal skills
7. Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as necessary
8. Ability to work in a cold (34 degree F) and wet environment with prolonged standing, noise exposure, climbing stairs, frequent bending
9. Forklift/Scissor Lift Certified

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills

1. Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience

1. Minimum of 1 year experience in a food processing and packaging environment
2. Inventory control experience

Education/Training

High School degree or GED