Inventory Control Counter - Frozen

Dot Foods, Inc.; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 21,931 - 29,673; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dot Foods, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Counter in Mount Sterling, IL. This role focuses on accurate counting, verification, and stacking of products within a frozen warehouse environment.

You will perform both reactive and proactive counts, report discrepancies, and support safety and sanitation initiatives while following lean processes to reduce waste and ensure inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient math skills.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft programs (Office).
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Strong problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Physically identify, count, and verify items in designated slots.
• Re-stack items to allow for accurate counts.
• Safely and efficiently operate warehouse equipment needed to count.
• Review other assigned discrepancies.
• Identify and report safety, sanitation, and equipment issues.
• Confirm code dates on product per requests.
• Take pictures of cases and confirm product inside cases, as requested.
• Applies lean thinking to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Math skills

Microsoft Office

Lift up to 60 pounds

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Inventory Control

Reports To: Inventory Control Supervisor

Wage Range: $15.92 - $21.54 plus temperature differential

Carries out various reactive and proactive inventory counts as directed by the Inventory Clerk to recover lost product and maintain accurate inventories.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Physically identify, count, and verify items in designated slots
• Re-stack items to allow for accurate counts
• Safely and efficiently operate warehouse equipment needed to count
• Review other assigned discrepancies
• Identify and report safety, sanitation, and equipment issues
• Confirm code dates on product per requests
• Take pictures of cases and confirm product inside cases, as requested
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree
• Proficient math skills
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft programs
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally
• Problem solving skills

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Previous work in inventory control
• Warehouse inventory background

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM
• Frozen warehouse environment

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.