PM Inventory Control Associate

Testa Produce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Purchase Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Testa Produce in Chicago is seeking a diligent Inventory Control Specialist to manage inventory counts and ensure product quality. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least one year of experience in a similar role, and proficiency in inventory management software and Excel. The position requires working in cold environments and providing reports to supervisors. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities. The role offers competitive pay at $22/hour and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in produce distribution or food manufacturing.
• Strong organizing and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working in cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory counts.
• Monitor product quality and advise team.
• Slot new products and manage inventory system.

Skills

Inventory Management Software

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual-Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Complex problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1991, Testa Produce, Inc. is the successor entity to the original Dominick Testa and Sons. The members of the Testa Family continue to work at Testa Produce, Inc. Testa Produce's roots date back to 1912, with founder Dominick Testa selling stalks of celery door-to-door out of a basket. The creation of the Chicago Terminal Produce Market provided a central selling location for years. As the restaurant industry evolved, so did Testa Produce. In 2011, Testa expanded yet again and moved into its new home: a 91,300 square foot facility to accommodate an ever-growing list of restaurants, hotels and foodservice customers.

Essential Functions

• Organize and perform daily physical inventory counts
• Assist in monitoring product quality and advise buyers & PM warehouse managers of deviations from standards
• Slot new product and advise of locations
• Work with buyers on issues regarding product quantity, quality, and usage
• Provides inventory reports to buyers, PM warehouse managers, and the inventory control manager
• Operate a cherry picker to get up higher to count
• Manages and maintains the inventory system
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits

Competencies, Education, and Experience

• Well-organized with ability to prioritize
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Listening skills
• Complex problem-solving
• Bilingual-Spanish Preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 1+ years of recent and successful experience performing the above functions in a significant produce distribution or processing center, or a significant food manufacturing and distribution operation
• Proficient skills in Inventory Management Software, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems

Schedule

• 5:00pm– 1:30am (Sunday–Friday Off on Tuesdays and Saturdays)

Physical Demands

• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions as low as zero degrees, for extended periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Stand or sit for long periods of time

Compensation

• $22/hour

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Employee Purchase Program for any items we sell
• Employee Unleaded Fuel Program on-site
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.