Posted 2 weeks ago

Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Company: The Fresh Factory
Category: TDL (Transportation, Distribution & Logistics)

 Downers Grove

Type: Full Time

The Fresh Factory seeks a Warehouse Inventory Specialist to join their team. The Warehouse Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, and supporting inventory control processes throughout the facility. This position requires strong mathematical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in multiple environments, including freezer, cooler, warehouse, and production areas. The Inventory Specialist will collaborate with operations, production, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure inventory accuracy for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. Pay range is $20.00-$27.00 an hour.
Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve inventory discrepancies involving raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
  • Utilize the Plex ERP to monitor, track, and maintain inventory records.
  • Clearly document and communicate inventory findings, discrepancies, root causes, and corrective actions.
  • Verify inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and shipments.
  • Identify and dispose of obsolete, expired, or damaged inventory in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, inventory adjustments, and audit findings.
  • Address and resolve shipment-related and inventory-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Accurately operate and read industrial scales, including measurements in both pounds and kilograms.
  • Safely operate material handling equipment, including stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, and scissor lifts, in accordance with company safety policies.
  • Assist with inventory movements, storage organization, and location verification using powered industrial equipment.
  • Support inventory control activities across freezer, cooler, warehouse, and production environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain organized inventory storage locations and ensure proper product rotation practices.
  • Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.