Inventory Clerk II

Foster Farms; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Compton, CA, is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to manage daily receiving and inventory activities within the SAP system, ensuring accurate entry of goods and timely transfers between the plant and third‑party warehouses.

You will update production scheduling by modifying POW files, resolve AP and inventory discrepancies, and contribute to monthly inventory reconciliation while supporting efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Minimum one year of warehousing experience.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent typing accuracy and speed.
• Proficient in reading/writing English and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive packing slips, verify items, check units of measure, vendor info, and signatures; resolve receipt mistakes.
• Process items in a timely manner; follow up on orders and inventory levels to meet production needs.
• Transfer goods between plant and third-party warehouse; maintain accuracy of inventory.
• Update production scheduling by modifying POW files daily; reprint and distribute updated schedules.
• Enter product deviations in SAP; assist accounts payable with issues and discrepancies.
• Ensure receivable goods are scanned into the plant in SAP and reconcile LOF reports weekly.
• Coordinate with outside auditors and maintain LOF availability for next production cycle.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Math proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School graduate or equivalent / some college preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Pay Range from $20.60 to 24.25 per hour

Day shift

Job Description:

The Inventory Control Clerk supports production operations by managing daily receiving and inventory activities within the SAP system. This role ensures accurate entry of received goods, monitors and follows up on production inventory orders, updates and adjusts production schedules, and coordinates timely transfers between the plant and third-party warehouses. The position requires strong critical thinking skills to investigate and resolve AP and inventory discrepancies and plays an essential role in monthly inventory reconciliation and posting at Compton Plant.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receive all packing slips, verify and match items, check units of measure, vendor information, and signatures of arrival. Resolve receipt mistakes made internally or by vendors
• Order and process items in a timely manner. Follow up orders and inventory levels, check delivery dates, and ensure accuracy to meet production needs
• Transfers goods from the third-party warehouse to the plant for production as needed. Maintain accurate inventory levels at both the plant and third-party warehouse
• Update production scheduling by modifying the POW file daily, make schedule changes as needed. Maintain accuracy and follow up with internal notifications. Reprint and distribute updated schedules
• Process SSO returns to vendors and disposed items. Enter product deviations in SAP as requested and approved by the production supervisor
• Ensure receivable goods are scanned into plant correctly as it pertains to SAP
• Assists Accounts payable with parked invoices and GRIR issues. Verify, investigate, and adjust discrepancies as needed
• Order all operating supplies needed for WLP and shipping operations keeps and inventories up to date including PECO and wood pallets
• Receive invoices against the POs in timely manner
• Work with outside auditors
• Update LOF reports weekly and ensure nonexpired LOF availability for the following week's production cycle

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent / some college preferred
• Minimum one year of warehousing experience
• SAP knowledge is preferred
• Good typing accuracy and speed
• Must be able to read and write English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and work independently
• Must be detail oriented and proficient in mathematics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and use hands to handle inventory items. The employee may occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to read inventory labels, reports, and computer screens.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms Team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our openings are filled with internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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