Inventory Specialist

Pure-Flavor; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure-Flavor is seeking an Inventory Allocator to help locate, evaluate, tag and stage product for shipping in our Michigan facility. You will monitor inventory levels, liaise with production, receiving and shipping teams, and perform end-of-shift reporting to ensure accurate stock and timely fulfillment.

The role requires forklift experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse (45-55°F) with attention to safety and detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year forklift experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) year inventory management and/or quality assurance experience in the produce industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred.
• Some computer knowledge required; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ERP software, FAMOUS preferred.
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment; possess a strong attention to detail.
• Steel-toed shoes are required.

Responsibilities

• Locate, evaluate, tag and stage product to prepare for shipping and fulfilment of customer orders
• Monitor inventory levels and quality of product to ensure levels meet customer requirements and specifications
• Liaise with commodities, shipping, production, receiving and food safety departments concerning inbound product needed or quality issues on outbound product; investigate and take corrective action
• Complete end of shift report detailing what product has been marked and staged
• Ensure the health, safety, and cleanliness of the work environment
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory management

Quality awareness

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel

ERP software

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

FAMOUS

Job description

TheInventory Allocator is responsible for locating, evaluating, tagging, staging product for shipment and communicating to appropriate parties on rejected product.

Responsibilities:

• Locate, evaluate, tag and stage product to prepare for shipping and fulfilment of customer orders
• Monitor inventory levels and quality of product to ensure levels meet customer requirements and specifications
• Liaise with commodities, shipping, production, receiving and food safety departments concerning inbound product needed or quality issues on outbound product; investigate and take corrective action
• Complete end of shift report detailing what product has been marked and staged
• Ensure the health, safety, and cleanliness of the work environment
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred
• Minimum one (1) year forklift experience required
• Minimum of one (1) year inventory management and/or quality assurance experience in the produce industry preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred
• Some computer knowledge required; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ERP software, FAMOUS® preferred
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment; possess a strong attention to detail
• Steel-toed shoes are required

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility is required
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision capabilities and standing for long periods is required
• The position requires the ability to regularly to lift 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds