Inventory & Quality Control Clerk - Food Grade

Kenco; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA/HRA/FS

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain inventory accuracy in a distribution center. You will perform cycle counts, audits, and use our inventory management system to prepare materials for shipping and receiving.

You will verify records against physical counts, report discrepancies, and coordinate recalls/holds. The role supports quality programs to ensure site readiness for SQFI/FDA and other customer needs.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; associate degree or two years of equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Familiar with ISO requirements preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain perpetual inventory of materials and products and generate applicable inventory reports.
• Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits; track and monitor all damaged product in inventory.
• Verify clerical inventory records against physical counts; investigate and report discrepancies.
• Coordinate product recalls, holds/releases, and product infestation audits as needed.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready (SQFI, FDA or other customer needs) and assist with quality training.
• Maintain the site quality management portal and draft or revise SOPs as needed.
• Assist with pest control monitoring if required at site.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Decision making

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 2 years of equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain inventory accuracy in a distribution center. You will perform cycle counts, audits, and use our inventory management system to prepare materials for shipping and receiving.

You will verify records against physical counts, report discrepancies, and coordinate recalls/holds. The role supports quality programs to ensure site readiness for SQFI/FDA and other customer needs.