Inventory Control Associate 2nd shift - Fort Walton Beach, FL

City Produce; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Paid

Job summary

City Produce in Fort Walton Beach, FL is hiring for an inventory/control position. You will perform daily inventory counts, monitor product quality, slot new products, and work with buyers to resolve issues in a fast-paced produce distribution operation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with inventory software and Excel. The schedule is 3:00pm–11:00pm, Sunday through Thursday, with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with inventory or warehouse operations preferred.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Organize and perform daily physical inventory counts.
• Monitor product quality and advise buyers/managers of deviations.
• Slot new product and advise locations.
• Work with buyers on quantity, quality, and usage issues.
• Provide inventory reports to stakeholders.
• Operate a cherry picker for counting.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management software

Microsoft Excel

Email systems

Job description

City Produce started in 1958 as a retail produce store in Fort Walton Beach, FL, specializing in premium fresh fruit, vegetables, specialty foods, and dairy. City Produce is supported by an amazing team of sales, customer service, procurement, and operations professionals.

At City Produce, our priority has always been to provide the highest quality products, delivered safely and on time. We provide our customers with web order entry, continuous cold chain management and peace of mind when it comes to food safety. We work every day to drive consistency in the areas most important to our customers: Customer Service, Quality, Food, Safety, Reporting, Technology.

Essential Functions:

• Organize and perform daily physical inventory counts
• Assist in monitoring product quality and advise buyers & PM warehouse managers of deviations from standards
• Slot new product and advise of locations
• Work with buyers on issues regarding product quantity, quality, and usage
• Provides inventory reports to buyers, PM warehouse managers, and the inventory control manager
• Operate a cherry picker to get up higher to count.
• Manages and maintains the inventory system
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits
• Check produce in slots on a daily basis to make certain that the product set up for shipping meets acceptable standards
• Ensure products are rotated properly during daily slot checking, and communicate any problems with rotation to the stockers and or supervisors responsible
• Analyze, identify, and propose action to the solution of problems associated with Quality Assurance
• Take corrective actions internally to avoid future spoilage

Competencies, Education, and Experience:

• Well-organized with ability to prioritize
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Listening skills
• Complex problem-solving
• Bilingual-Spanish Preferred
• Highly resourceful
• Organized and attention to detail approach
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 1+ years of recent and successful experience performing the above functions in a significant produce distribution or processing center, or a significant food manufacturing and distribution operation
• Proficient skills in Inventory Management Software, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems

Schedule:

• 3:00pm – 11:00pm (Sunday – Thursday) Off on Friday & Saturday)

Physical Demands:

• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions as low as zero degrees, for extended periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand or sit for long periods of time

Compensation:

• $18/hour

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.