Kitchen Inventory & Logistics Specialist

Ukrops Homestyle Foods; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

PTO

Birthday PTO

Referral bonus

Shift differential

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods at the Kitchen Production facility in North Chesterfield County is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support production through material handling, staging, and accurate documentation in a refrigerated environment.

This full-time role emphasizes strong collaboration with drivers, logistics, and production staff to ensure materials flow where and when needed while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift/pallet jack experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safe storage and handling procedures for foods and chemicals.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move and store goods.
• Stage and deliver raw materials and packaging to production areas.
• Apply internal lot codes to incoming food and packaging cases.
• Examine shipment contents against records to verify accuracy.
• Maintain documentation for shipments, receipts, and distribution.
• Assemble pallets and facilitate products throughout the kitchen and bakery.
• Maintain sanitation and follow a daily cleaning schedule.
• Assist in ensuring SQF, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP compliance.
• Report all food safety issues to an immediate supervisor.
• Perform physically demanding activities including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & receiving

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Attention to food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift/pallet jack

Job description

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods at the Kitchen Production facility in North Chesterfield County is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support production through material handling, staging, and accurate documentation in a refrigerated environment.

This full-time role emphasizes strong collaboration with drivers, logistics, and production staff to ensure materials flow where and when needed while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.