Materials Inventory Technician (Crew D) Ontario, OR

Simplot Company; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company is seeking a Materials Inventory Control Technician for the GF Plant in Ontario. This role focuses on monitoring daily inventory movements, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate FIFO processes to support production.

You will perform cycle counts, reconcile data, operate forklifts, and use Microsoft Office to document shift information. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and warehouse safety practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office for documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with accurate data handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintains communication with team members and aligns with goals.
• Manages inventory in the dry ingredient area and loads/unloads trucks.
• Monitors FIFO and coordinates production materials.
• Performs cycle counts and reconciles inventory data.
• Operates forklift and conducts daily equipment inspections.
• Ensures food safety, GMPs, and sanitation standards.
• Utilizes computer systems to document shift information.

Skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Materials Inventory Control Technician will be responsible for monitoring daily movements of inventory by preparing and maintaining records of inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style, conducive with operational goals.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Manages the inventory of the dry ingredient room, loads and unloads trucks and inspects incoming supplies.
• Accurately monitors the movement of materials and ingredients to ensure First In First Out (FIFO). Monitors production schedule to ensure appropriate materials are staged for use as well as reconciling unused materials.
• Conducts cycle counts, reconciles inventory and audits data. Monitors inventory of food grade starch and coordinates pick up with customer.
• Maintains Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs:
  • Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others.
  • Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.
• Utilizes computer and computer programs to communicate, document, and track shift information and ensures that all documents and reports are completed accurately in a timely and efficient manner.
• Operates a forklift and conducts daily inspections of forklift equipment.
• Performs proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of the dry ingredient storage area.
• Strong analysis skills required to resolve complex inventory reconciliation issues
• Advance knowledge of Computer System
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skill
• Detail oriented and initiative
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ability to work in a refrigerated and freezing environment
• Ability to work effectively with large volumes of data.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Strong analysis skills required to resolve complex inventory reconciliation issues
  • Ability to work effectively with large volumes of data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skill
• Detail oriented and initiativeslgk
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ability to work in a refrigerated and freezing environment

Other Information

No relocation assistance offered for this role.

• Shift: 6:00pm-6:00am
• Pay: $23.16 p/hr + Nights Differential

Job Requisition ID:26268

Travel Required:None

Location(s):GF Plant - Ontario

Country:United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.