Inventory Control Specialist

Suja Organic; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the organic beverage industry is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure proper material flow in the warehouse. The role involves accurate inventory counts, organization, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have a strong attention to detail. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Matching 401k

Vacation, sick and holiday time off

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/Warehouse experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification and operation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely daily inventory counts.
• Organize warehouse and stage inventory for production use.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

Ensures proper material flow throughout the warehouse through regular inventory counts, documenting finished goods, ingredients, and packaging/warehouse materials. Organization and attention to detail are critical to this position, a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Excel and computer literacy is required. The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for organizing the warehouse based on conditions during the week to conduct counts as accurately as possible while reporting any deficiencies in inventory to Quality Assurance.

Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely daily inventory counts.
• Counts performed will regularly include varying inventory types and configurations.
• Cross-functional communication with other production and warehouse departments to ensure the accuracy of counts during active production.
• Organization of warehouse and staging of inventory for production use.
• Ensuring all inventory is properly tagged with appropriate inventory information and located in the correct warehouse position.
• Transferring inventory between buildings and staging in the appropriate location.
• Assisting in preparing outbound inventory transfers from Suja to any off-site facilities; for co-manufacturing, resale, or disposals.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Job Qualifications

Experience: Manufacturing/Warehouse experience is a plus.

Knowledge: Proficient experience in Microsoft Excel and basic competency in Microsoft Office Word and Outlook. Forklift experience is a plus.

Language Skills: English speaking is required; Spanish speaking is a plus.

Other Abilities: Ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment and adapt to potential changes to schedule, job requirements, and daily priorities. Ability to work independently with moderate supervision to complete daily tasks.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The position requires regular work in freezer warehouse conditions at –10°F. Tasks may also be required in a wet refrigerated manufacturing facility with temperatures below 40°F or in a dry warehouse environment with temperatures reaching up to 85°F. Work areas may be tight and will require continuous exposure to noisy environments exceeding 85 dBA. Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes. Use of tablet and RF handheld scanners is required daily. Overtime will be offered and may be required to fulfill business objectives. Must be able to work early in the mornings regularly.

This position requires forklift certification, operation, and adherence to strict safety protocols to maintain certification and prevent accidents and injuries. Basic knowledge of forklift maintenance, routine inspections, and precise loading/unloading of materials is essential.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and walk for the entirety of the shift. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs with continuous motion. Must be able to push/pull 100lbs with continuous motion. Must be able to navigate manufacturing equipment and facilities including repetitive bending, kneeling, reaching over head with both arms, stooping, squatting, and twisting. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights when needed. Must be able to regularly use hands to handle, grasp and control objects with good gripping strength and manual dexterity. Occasional exposure to moving machinery. Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.

Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
• Matching 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off

Compensation

$18/HR

Suja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.

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