Inventory Control Clerk (1st Shift)

Saputo, Inc.; Town of Caledonia (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. in Caledonia, WI seeks an Inventory Control Clerk (1st shift) to ensure pallet accuracy, manage physical and virtual inventory, and resolve discrepancies. The role includes cycle counts, returns handling, and coordinating with warehouse teams.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with warehouse leadership experience, SAP/WMS proficiency, and strong math and communication skills. This on-site position offers growth, benefits, and a comprehensive safety program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; degree preferred.
• Experience in a lead warehouse role in logistics or distribution.
• Strong computer skills; SAP a plus.
• Able to operate material handling equipment.
• Excellent math, reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit pallets for accuracy and stability.
• Verify physical inventory quantity and location; report variances.
• Create and complete inventory control tasks; investigate discrepancies.
• Complete monthly cycle counts and reconcile inventory.
• Oversee returns; investigate shortages, overages or damages.
• Lead warehouse team; coordinate work and backfill vacancies.
• Create Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) between locations.
• Provide scheduling support to minimize disruption.
• Perform SAP transactions and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate across departments to minimize disruptions.
• Adhere to GMP, safety and Saputo codes of ethics.

Skills

Lead warehouse role

Communication

Mathematical skills

Team oriented

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year degree in supply chain

Tools

SAP

WMS

MHE operation

Job description

## Inventory Control Clerk (1st Shift)Apply: On-Site: Caledonia, WI: Full time: Posted Today: JR67046At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?**Shift: 6:00AM to 2:00PM****How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:*** This position will focus heavily on auditing completed pallets for accuracy and stability.* Perform product inventory activities by confirming physical inventory quantity and location along with reporting variances.* Responsible for inventory control activities, including creating, assigning, and completing inventory control tasks, identifying, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies resulting from use of exception codes.* Complete monthly cycle counts on all inventory and locations, both physical and virtual, and perform reconciliation as needed.* Oversee all physical customer returns, investigate customer claims related to shortages, overages or damages reported, communicate findings and provide research summary and responses to claims as directed.* Perform warehouse team lead responsibilities, to include coordinating, assigning work activities, reporting and follow-up.* Assist with investigating product shortages and ensuring order fill rates are met, without warehouse-controlled shortages.* Create STOs (Stock Transfer Orders) to move products between warehouse locations as needed.* Provide scheduling support to backfill vacancies to minimize department operation disruption.* Perform all required SAP transactions, complete all required documentation.**You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have The Following Experience, Skills, and Qualifications*** High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Preferred, 2-year degree in supply chain management or inventory control management.* Two-years in a lead warehouse role, directly in a warehouse, logistics, transportation, or distribution center environment.* Excellent computer skills with advanced experience with word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized inventory control software programs (WMS), SAP a plus.* Able to operate material handling equipment.* Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer orders, inventory reports, operating procedures to ensure documents are audited and accurate.* Ability to generate reports and business correspondence.* Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.* Are highly organized and efficient.* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.* Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.* Must have excellent mathematical skills.* Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.**Position Physical Requirements*** Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.* Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.* Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.* Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.* Fine manipulation and hand dexterity, including ability to grip and squeeze; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms* Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), to include bump cap, hearing, and eye protection. This also include additional PPE requirements as defined for the position activities.**We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With...*** Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.* Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.* Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.* Collaborate, communicate and provide cross-functional support with other departments to minimize warehouse operations disruption.* Complete daily Powered Industrial Truck Inspection, ensuring safe operation and reporting any concerns to maintenance personnel or shift supervisor.* Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo's food safety, quality programs and regulatory requirements.* Promptly report all potential quality, food safety, and workplace safety hazards to management team.* Attend and participates in all required training, shift meetings and committees.* Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.* Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.**How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:*** Perform product inventory activities by confirming physical inventory quantity and location along with reporting variances.* Responsible for inventory control activities, including creating, assigning, and completing inventory control tasks, identifying, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies resulting from use of exception codes.* Complete monthly cycle counts on all inventory and locations, both physical and virtual, and perform reconciliation as needed.* Oversee all physical customer returns, investigate customer claims related to shortages, overages or damages reported, communicate findings and provide research summary and responses to claims as directed.* Perform warehouse team lead responsibilities, to include coordinating, assigning work activities, reporting and follow-up.* Assist with investigating product shortages and ensuring order fill rates are met, without warehouse-controlled shortages.* Create STOs (Stock Transfer Orders) to move products between warehouse locations as needed.* Provide scheduling support to backfill vacancies to minimize department operation disruption.* Perform all required SAP transactions, complete all required documentation.* Collaborate, communicate and provide cross-functional support with other departments to minimize warehouse operations disruption.* Complete daily Powered Industrial Truck Inspection, ensuring safe operation and reporting any concerns to maintenance personnel or shift supervisor.* Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo's food safety, quality programs and regulatory requirements.* Promptly report all potential quality, food safety, and workplace safety hazards to management team.* Attend and participates in all required training, shift meetings and committees.* Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.* Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.**We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With...*** Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.* Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.* Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.**Position Physical Requirements:*** Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.* Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.* Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.* Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.* Fine manipulation and hand dexterity, including ability to grip and squeeze; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms* Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), to include bump cap, hearing, and eye protection. This also include additional PPE requirements as defined for the position activities.**You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have The Following Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.* Preferred, 2-year degree in supply chain management or inventory control management.* Two-years in a lead warehouse role, directly in a warehouse, logistics, transportation, or distribution center environment.* Excellent computer skills with advanced experience with word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized inventory control software programs (WMS), SAP a plus.* Able to operate material handling equipment.* Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer orders, inventory reports, operating procedures to ensure documents are audited and accurate.* Ability to generate reports and business correspondence.* Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Are highly organized and efficient.* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written. Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.* Must have excellent mathematical skills.* Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.Starting wage $30.05 + shift differential.