Inventory Control Clerk - 1st Shift - Days Off: Wednesday & Thursday

Home Chef (Internal Employees); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k program

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Home Chef is hiring an Inventory Control Clerk on the 1st shift in Atlanta, GA. The role supports warehouse organization, counts, and inventory reporting, with 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM hours and days off on Wednesday and Thursday.

Responsibilities include FEFO/FIFO adherence, waste tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with Inventory Manager, Procurement, and warehouse teams. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational and counting abilities, forklift/pallet jack

Qualifications

• General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED).
• Ability to count large quantities of product in the form of individual items, cases, and pallets.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Average computer skills, especially in word and excel.
• Ability to problem solve and balance priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Forklift certified or ability to use pallet jack; willing to train.
• Capable of operating and counting from elevated platform, e.g. stock picker, forklift aerial safety cage.
• Must be available to respond to work related inquiries nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Organize warehouse and ensure product locations are correct for efficient restocking and retrieval.
• Carry out FEFO/FIFO checks and audit storage areas for expired items.
• Monitor waste and report salvage or credit opportunities.
• Assist with inventory counts and document discrepancies.
• Convert product to standard case sizes as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Stock picker

Forklift

Excel

Job description

Inventory Control Clerk - 1st Shift - Days Off: Wednesday & Thursday

Atlanta, GA

This role follows a 1st shift schedule, working from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with designated days off on Wednesday & Thursday.

Inventory Clerks report to the Inventory Manager and are responsible for assisting with tasks related to warehouse organization, inventory counts, and inventory reports.

Detailed Responsibilities

Organizing Warehouse

• Works with inventory control team and leadership to keep warehouse organized by ensuring locations are designated for product so it can go back to proper location after use.
• Ensures FEFO / FIFO practices are being followed and review warehouse for expired product on a regular basis by walking storage coolers and auditing pallet placement
• Makes sure that the red crates are not placed in storage locations except freezer in the production lanes, and designated WIP cage/cooler.
• Organizes warehouse in conjunction with inventory control team under the direction of Inventory Manager for current and upcoming menu plans.
• Tracks all product movement once moved from receiving dock to assigned cooler until final disposition.
• Discards product that won’t be used prior to expiration date, provide starting inventory for Procurement, and ensure all reworked product comes back taped with putback label showing all information for product applied to side of box for visibility
• Monitors waste and reports what can be salvaged or returned for credit to the Inventory Manager
• Fills out waste tracking form as needed during inventory counts to ensure accurate reporting of adjustments
• Creates space to ensure stocking efficiency and preparation for upcoming menu items

Completing Counts

• Assists with all inventory counts
• Reports product and quantity discrepancies based on expected receipts to Inventory Manager for further communication to warehouse manager and procurement teams
• Communicates potential shorts to Inventory Manager and Procurement and warehouse teams
• Confirm product and quantity received; reporting any errors to warehouse manager and procurement teams
• Convert product to standard case sizes as needed

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs
• Follow all safety guidelines and policies
• Wear all required personal protective equipment as directed
• Report any safety issues to leadership

This position requires 0% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)
• Ability to count large quantities of product in the form of individual items, cases, and pallets
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Average computer skills, especially in word and excel
• Ability to problem solve and balance priorities in a fast paced environment
• Forklift certified or ability to use pallet jack; willing to train
• Capable of operating and counting from elevated platform, e.g. stock picker, forklift aerial safety cage
• Must be available to respond to work related inquiries nights and weekends

More About Us

Perks and benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [e-mail] .

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Georgia Hourly Pay Range

$23.75 - $23.75 USD