Inventory Control Clerk (1st Shift)

Saputo Inc.; Town of Caledonia (WI); On-site; USD 36,506,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Lead to audit pallets, manage inventory and lead warehouse activities in a fast-paced setting. The role focuses on inventory accuracy, reporting, and coordinating cross-functional tasks within the warehouse.

Starting wage is $30.05 per hour plus shift differential; 2+ years in a lead warehouse role and SAP/WMS proficiency are desired. Wisconsin-based facility with emphasis on safety, GMPs, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 2-year degree preferred in supply chain or inventory management.
• Two years in a lead warehouse role in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution center.
• Strong computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets; SAP a plus.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret customer orders and inventory reports to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to generate reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; highly organized and efficient.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Audit pallets for accuracy and stability; report variances.
• Confirm physical inventory quantity and location; report discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory control tasks and resolve discrepancies from exception codes.
• Perform monthly cycle counts and reconcile inventory.
• Manage customer returns; investigate shortages, overages, or damages.
• Lead warehouse team activities: coordinate, assign, follow-up.
• Investigate product shortages and ensure order fill rates.
• Create Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) between warehouse locations.
• Provide scheduling support to backfill vacancies.
• Complete SAP transactions and required documentation.

Skills

Lead warehouse experience

SAP experience

Inventory control

MS Excel/Word processing

Reading/inventory reports

Data reporting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Math proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year supply chain/inventory degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

At 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 ensuredocuments 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 ensuredocuments 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.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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