Inventory Control Associate

Noblesville, IN

What is CIBUS Fresh? It’s a whole new way of preparing gourmet, grab-and-go convenience foods so that they are fresh, healthy, and simply delicious! Our foods are made to order with fresh ingredients, packaged, and delivered to you quickly to ensure their quality and tastiness. The CIBUS Fresh menu consists of chef-curated sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, salads, snack plates, parfaits and cups, with plenty of choices in each category. 

Essential Functions:     

  • Organize and perform daily physical inventory counts and scheduled cycle counts.
  • Conduct frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory, and research and report any variances.
  • Assist with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
  • Manage and maintain the inventory system, including the use of Produce Pro software, so that quantities and locations are accurate.
  • Provide inventory reports to buyers, warehouse management and the inventory control manager.
  • Work with buyers on issues regarding product quantity, quality, and usage.
  • Receive inbound product, verifying item, quantity, and condition against purchase orders.
  • Inspect inbound freight and warehoused product, while documenting product condition.
  • Put away received product promptly and accurately in its assigned location.
  • Slot new product and advise of locations.
  • Pull, stage, and ship outbound products accurately and on time.
  • Check produce in slots on a daily basis to make certain that the product is set up for shipping meets.
  • Maintain the overall organization and cleanliness of the warehouse, coolers, and storage locations.
  • Ensure products are rotated properly during daily slot checking, and communicate any problems with rotation to the stockers and/or supervisors responsible.
  • Assist in monitoring product quality and advise buyers and warehouse managers of deviations from standards.
  • Analyze, identify, and propose action to the solution of problems associated with Quality Assurance.
  • Take corrective actions internally to avoid future spoilage.
  • Follow all food safety, SQF, and OSHA safety requirements.
  • Maintain regular and satisfactory full-time attendance.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and satisfactory full-time attendance.
  • Perform work outside of normal business hours as needed and required.
  • Perform special projects as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor – CIBUS Fresh.

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
  • Highly resourceful
  • Attention-to-detail approach
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 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.
  • Experience operating forklifts and scissor lifts preferred.
  • Must be able to read, speak, and write English satisfactorily; bilingual a plus.

Compensation:  

  • $ 18.00 - $21.00/hr 

Physical Demands:   

  • Stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Must be able to lift to 50 lbs
  • Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time

Benefits:  

  • Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • 401(K) with Company Match
  • Weekly Paid
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived 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.