Inventory Control Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Cloverdale Foods is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage real-time inventory on the production floor using our ERP system and handheld scanners. The role focuses on accuracy, traceability, and food safety compliance, with daily cycle counts and CAPA-driven improvements.

You will work in a production-heavy environment, conduct counts, and support FIFO, inventory purge, and CAPAs while maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Role requires lifting up to 75 lbs and forklift familiarity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory control, production reporting, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and inventory management tools.
• Strong understanding of inventory control processes, data validation, and traceability requirements, especially in food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to food safety and quality standards (e.g., SQF, USDA, HACCP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced attention to detail and a commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods in a cold plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and input results into the ERP system.
• Utilize ERP software, scanners, and labeling equipment to track and manage inventory in real time.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies via root cause analysis and implement CAPAs.
• Monitor production job transactions and shop floor inventory supporting manufacturing flow.
• Lead and coordinate cycle counting programs and physical inventories.
• Support FIFO compliance, expired product removal, rework, and obsolete inventory purging.
• Ensure traceability and food safety compliance; uphold 5S and safety standards.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks as needed for inventory movement.
• Reconcile variances related to work orders or system transactions.
• Provide backup support to raw material warehouse, shipping, and receiving teams.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP systems

Cycle counting

Data validation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Scanner guns

Labeling equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MANDAN, ND 58554, Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00, Reports to Director Meat Snacks/ Formulation

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for real-time inventory management using the ERP system and handheld scanners on the production floor. This role ensures inventory accuracy, traceability, and compliance with food safety regulations. The Specialist will perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to inventory discrepancies, conduct daily cycle counts, and support inventory-related initiatives to maintain seamless production operations.

Office Environment

5% of the work is conducted in an office setting, involving time spent on computer research, project management, and communication with team members and stakeholders. Frequent participation in both in-person and virtual meetings, including project updates, strategy sessions, and presentations to management and stakeholders.

Production Environment

95% Regular visits to the production areas will involve exposure to machinery, noise, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.

Schedule

AM, PM, and Swing Shift schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts in accordance with defined inventory accuracy targets and input results into the ERP system.
• Utilize ERP software, scanner guns, and labeling equipment to track, reconcile, and manage inventory in real time.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor production job transactions and shop floor inventory to support manufacturing flow.
• Lead and coordinate cycle counting programs and plant physical inventory processes.
• Support inventory control initiatives, including FIFO compliance, expired product removal, rework, and obsolete inventory purging.
• Ensure compliance with traceability standards, food safety regulations, and internal quality policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace by following safety protocols and 5S standards.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to support inventory movement as needed.
• Reconcile inventory variances related to work orders or system transactions.
• Provide backup support to raw material warehouse, shipping, and receiving teams as required.
• Perform other tasks and cross-functional support duties related to inventory as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory control, production reporting, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and inventory management tools.
• Strong understanding of inventory control processes, data validation and traceability requirements, especially within food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to food safety and quality standards (e.g., SQF, USDA, HACCP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced attention to detail and a commitment to inventory accuracy. Process troubleshooting ability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods in a cold plant environment.

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements

• Visits to production areas will involve exposure to machinery, high noise levels, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.
• Must be comfortable sharing office space with other professionals and performing repetitive, computer-based tasks.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
• Must be able to communicate through various channels, including phone, email, face-to-face, and videoconferencing.

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

At Cloverdale Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $18.00 - $24.00 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Benefits

• Other components of Cloverdale Foods’ total compensation package include life insurance, medical, dental, and vision coverage, pay-for-performance merit increases, and 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation, weekly massage reimbursement, and more.
• Cloverdale Foods Company offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits program.

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