This position is for a mid-sized food industry manufacturer located in West Allentown, PA and reports directly to the Inventory Control Manager. The tasks and responsibilities of this hands-on associate will include the following elements and responsibilities:

· Perform accurate daily cycle counts of the company’s stock inventory in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Assist with regular analysis of inventory and stock tracking issues, investigate problem areas for corrective action, including follow-up reporting, data management and effective communications.

· Inventory tracking and physical identification of items, e.g. ingredients, packaging supplies, finished goods, etc. is to be performed within both dry and refrigerated warehouse environments.

· Maintain accurate, organized documentation and reports.

· Proactively identify and communicate all discrepancies to Inventory Control Manager and designated personnel.

· Must be physically able and willing to operate such equipment as a forklift, pallet jack, and/or cherry picker.

· This is a physically active job requiring considerable time moving about on-foot over sizeable warehouse and production-floor areas in order to accurately assess/track/count a multitude of items with their various attributes and levels.

· This person must be flexible and be willing to work overtime as may be required of the job and/or circumstances, e.g. physical inventory, special projects or events, etc.

· Must be a dependable self-starter who works with a sense of urgency and commitment, completes tasks safely, efficiently, accurately and timely.

· Must be reasonably acquainted with computer data-management and processing activities, and actively support the accurate keying/data-entry of all types of inventory transactions while fully addressing any attendant clerical details and requirements. Microsoft Office skills are preferred.

· Must have a minimum of a high school education or equivalency (associates degree a plus) and at least two years’ active experience in a fast-paced production environment. An aptitude for detail and basic math skills must be demonstrable.

· This position will interact with all levels of company personnel. The ability to work well and communicate effectively with others is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person