PM Inventory Control Associate

Testa Produce, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

Testa Produce, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an Inventory Clerk to organize daily counts, monitor product quality, and coordinate with buyers to optimize stock and locations.

The role includes operating a cherry picker and maintaining the inventory system to support a 91,300 square foot facility serving restaurant and food service clients. Applicants should have 1+ year experience in produce distribution or food manufacturing, strong Excel and email skills, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Proficient in inventory management software
• Strong Excel and general computer skills
• Ability to use standard email systems effectively

Responsibilities

• Organize and perform daily physical inventory counts
• Assist in monitoring product quality and advise buyers/PM warehouse managers of deviations
• Slot new product and advise of locations
• Work with buyers on issues regarding product quantity, quality, and usage
• Provide inventory reports to buyers, PM warehouse managers, and inventory control
• Operate cherry picker to access higher counts
• Manage and maintain the inventory system
• Conduct frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory
• Assist with periodic annual physical inventory audits

Skills

Inventory management software

Microsoft Excel

Email systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Founded in 1991, Testa Produce, Inc. is the successor entity to the original Dominick Testa and Sons. 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 restaurant, hotel and food service customers.

Essential Function s:

• Organize and perform daily physical inventory counts
• Assistin monitoring product quality andadvisebuyers & 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
• Complex problem-solving
• 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
• Occasionallylift upto 50lbs
• Stand or sit for long periods of time

Compensation:

• $22/hour

Benefits ( Starting at 90 days of employment)

• 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

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 .