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Inventory Control

Glanbia Foods
Taylorville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026

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Date: Jul 3, 2026

Location: Taylorville, IL, US, 62568

Company: Glanbia

Inventory Control Specialist

Reports To: Production Manager
Department: Inventory Control
Location: Taylorville, Illinois
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois. This range may not be applicable to other locations. The hourly rate for Illinois based employees for this role is starting at $22.00/hour.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match!


JOB SUMMARY

The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for increasing company profitability by maintaining accurate inventory levels and identifying new methods to achieve this at the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement methods to maintain accurate inventory levels at the facility.
  • Effectively and efficiently work with cross-functional teams, including those from purchasing, sales, production, and the warehouse.
  • Responsible for ensuring cycle counts are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Instruct warehouse personnel when and where to return defective or returned stock items.
  • Maintain the defective/returned stock items area in an orderly fashion.
  • Monitor defective/returned stock items in the warehouse that have not yet been processed.
  • Maintain proficiency in SAP and other technologies as required.
  • Conduct and supervise audits of facility inventory on a regular schedule.
  • Responsible for training employees in inventory control processes and cycle counting.
  • Responsible for ensuring SAP bar code scanners, printers, and computers are maintained and in working condition.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training:

  • A high school diploma or GED is required. A BA/BS in food science, computer science, engineering, or a related degree is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies:

  • Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment or a food or nutraceutical company.
  • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • A strong work ethic and can-do attitude are of critical importance.
  • Candidate should be independent, detail-oriented, organized, and be able to handle multiple tasks.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with SAP would be advantageous, but is not mandatory.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical Demands:

  • Regularly involves speaking or listening, sitting, and using hands and fingers.
  • Regularly involves going up and down stairs.
  • Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing, and walking.
  • Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling, and/or climbing or balancing.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work while wearing Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Must lift and carry items weighing up to 55 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
  • Involves moderate physical activity through engaging in non-strenuous daily administrative activities nature.
  • Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, and observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right. At the same time, the eyes are fixed on a given point, distances and spatial relationships are judged, and the eye is adjusted to bring an object into sharp focus.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

For the purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the work environment (normal office, warehouse, elevated, hazardous, potential exposures, etc.) in which the position operates must be listed.
  • May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e., office equipment, light traffic).
  • May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
  • May be exposed to dust, humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, fumes, and toxic chemicals.
  • May work in areas with mechanical parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

DISCLAIMER

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities efficiently and accurately, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a significant safety threat to oneself or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are stronger.

Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company presents you with an excellent opportunity to engage in truly interesting work and cultivate a career in a dynamic and innovative environment focused on ensuring your success as well as that of our business.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

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Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $22

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