Inventory Clerk - 3rd Shift
Wholestone FarmsSummary Leads inventory-control activities for finished goods and warehouse locations, including required counts, discrepancy investigation, FIFO/FEFO compliance, recordkeeping, reporting, and adjustment requests. Directs the Inventory Control Specialist, supports Operations’ daily WIP verification and the supervisor-owned verification program, escalates material variances, maintains audit readiness, and provides after-hours inventory and warehouse support as required. 40 – 50 hours per week. 9:30pm – 6:30am. Occasional variable shift coverage. Education, Licensure and Experience High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, with two or more years of inventory-control or warehouse experience required. Experience with physical inventories, cycle counts, discrepancy investigation, reconciliation, and controlled inventory adjustments is preferred. Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills required. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, investigate variances, work under pressure, and meet required reconciliation deadlines. Knowledge of WMS, RF scanner operations, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office. English proficiency is required; bilingual ability is preferred but not required. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. This list does not state or imply that these are the only duties required. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position, and other duties may be assigned as necessary and appropriate. Lead and assigned inventory-control work for finished goods and warehouse locations. Coordinate and document required counts: daily finished goods combo locations, weekly fresh-cooler inventory, and monthly freezer cycle-count coverage so every freezer location is counted at least once every 30 days. Perform and direct blind counts by recording the physical count on paper before viewing or entering the system quantity. Use RF scanners to scan locations and pallet tags, verify quantity, item code, date, labeling, and location, complete each location, and reconcile results. Investigate every discrepancy before any system and document findings. Recount locations with mismatched item quantity or pallets and research them in the WMS. Prepare complete inventory-adjustment requests with a documented root cause and supporting records. Monitor inventory on site to maintain FIFO/FEFO rotation, code-date control, location accuracy, traceability, and timely escalation of at-risk inventory. Run daily inventory reports and support monthly review of inventory accuracy, location accuracy, count completion, FIFO compliance, investigation completion, adjustment trends, and root causes. Support Operations’ daily WIP verification (quantity, item code, date, and labeling) by researching production transactions and escalating WIP discrepancies to the Operations Superintendent. Provide completed records and access for the supervisor-owned verification program, including daily verification, weekly verification, and monthly audit of one completed cycle-count aisle. Train and work alongside the Inventory Control Specialist in Carlisle WMS, RF scanner operation, cycle counting, reconciliation, FIFO/FEFO, adjustment documentation, downtime procedures, applicable food-safety requirements, and safe work practices. Maintain count sheets, cycle-count reports, adjustment logs, investigation forms, audit checklists, and training records in accordance with the retention requirement. Suppo…