Inventory Control Associate

SunOpta; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Family leave

Paid maternity leave

401(k) with Match

Life, Accident, Critical Illness cover

Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SunOpta is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to help manage and maintain production records and inventory. You will track yields and orders, and collaborate with plant staff, accounting, logistics and customer service to ensure accurate documentation and timely processing.

The role requires knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, strong verbal and written communication, and proficiency with MS Office. Experience with Oracle is advantageous in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is expected.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining records for plant production.
• Maintain inventory, yields, tracking, shipping and receiving orders.
• Coordinate with plant staff, accounting, logistics and customer service.
• Support GMP compliance and safety procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Presentation skills

Change management

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Oracle

Job description

About SunOpta

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.

Job Summary

Inventory Control Associate is responsible for assisting in managing and maintaining records relating to plant production. This individual will also maintain department records for inventory, yields, tracking, shipping and receiving orders. This position will work with plant staff, accounting, logistics and customer service personnel.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Contributes to and follows operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of inventory activities and other functions such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Maintain ingredients and material in a First In First Out basis (FIFO).
• Maintains files for all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Physical inventory counts and cycle count workloads when needed.
• Review and completion of production batches.
• Works with Quality to maintain good traceability on all production documentation for audit purposes.
• Adheres to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

A degree is preferred but not required.

Experience

One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices is beneficial. Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills. Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change by participating in plant daily management systems. Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint software, and be proficient with MS Excel software. Experience with Oracle is beneficial.

Travel Requirements

None

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Approximately; 60% of work is performed in an office environment. 40% of work may involve being in the agricultural or manufacturing environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Family leave
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k) with Match
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

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