Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Davita Inc.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in inventory management is seeking a dedicated individual for a warehouse position. The role involves managing inventory accuracy and processing returns as well as ensuring safety in a dynamic warehouse environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate excellent organizational skills to succeed in this physically demanding role.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Extensive benefits including medical and dental

401k and profit-sharing opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a physical abilities test.
• Sufficient vision and hearing for operating equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Process and research returned and misplaced cases in the warehouse.
• Adjust inventory accurately and manage lot codes.
• Perform cycle counts and resolve replenishment issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate powered equipment

Lean thinking and waste elimination

Education

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree

Tools

AS400

Job description

This position is responsible for limiting company product loss by recovering misplaced inventory and ensuring data is correct in the warehouse management system.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Process & research returned cases & misplaced cases in the warehouse
• Assist with lot code management*
• Resolve replenishment and slotting corrections with the warehouse personnel & warehouse specialist
• Cycle count slots
• Adjust and create inventory correctly
• Appy lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Degree, or relevant work experience
• Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test to ensure you can meet the physical demands of the job.
• Sufficient vision and hearing necessary to operate powered equipment safely.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Good working knowledge and understanding of AS400 and warehouse management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 6:30am - 5:00pm
• Environment: Warehouse environment with temperature extremes ranging from 5 degrees in frozen to ambient temperatures in dry
• Job Demands: Regular physical activity, including lifting 60 pounds repetitively as needed

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.