Inventory & Quality Control Specialist - Food Safety

conexusfoodcareers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Conexus Food Solutions is seeking an Inventory and Quality Control Associate (IQCA) to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate inventory. You will verify inventory at each stage, manage allergen inspections, calibrate warehouse thermometers, and conduct routine counts.

Role involves supporting ERP systems, vendor scorecards, and generating quality reports. Physical requirements include standing, cold temperatures, and lifting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Basic Microsoft Word & Excel Skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of quality control and/or inventory management experience (preferred).
• Previous experience working with food allergens (preferred).
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems (preferred).
• Bilingual in either Chinese or Spanish and English (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conducting inbound and outbound product inspections and verifying inventory accuracy at each stage.
• Managing and/or assisting with product allergen inspections, ensuring accurate allergen labeling on food products to prevent cross-contamination.
• Calibrating thermometers for warehouse use and monitoring cooler and freezer temperatures.
• Conducting routine and cycle inventory counts, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining up-to-date inventory records.
• Assisting in the performance of technical operations like setting up 2nd shift picking by applying QC verification labels, examining products, recording results, and taking corrective actions if necessary.
• Tracking and managing inventory levels to minimize waste, shrinkage, and stock discrepancies.
• Assisting in the evaluation and resolution of customer complaints through vendor scorecards, including but not limited to quantifying reasons for rejected loads (i.e. yellowing, browning, temperature damage, etc.)
• Helping support the development of vendor scorecards.
• Supporting ERP/PDA scanner testing and ensuring accurate inventory data entry across systems.
• Assisting in generating inventory and quality reports as requested by management.
• Overseeing the disposal of expired products and maintaining accurate records of all removed inventory.
• Performing glass and brittle plastic audits.
• Collaborating with internal teams to facilitate continuous improvement in both quality and inventory processes.
• Recommending process improvements for efficient quality control and inventory management.
• Analyzing trends in inspection and inventory data to proactively identify potential issues.
• Paying attention to the details of product quality standards and inventory accuracy.
• Fulfilling any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Conexus Food Solutions is seeking an Inventory and Quality Control Associate (IQCA) to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate inventory. You will verify inventory at each stage, manage allergen inspections, calibrate warehouse thermometers, and conduct routine counts.

Role involves supporting ERP systems, vendor scorecards, and generating quality reports. Physical requirements include standing, cold temperatures, and lifting.