Warehouse Inventory Support

Imperia Foods, Inc. in Montfort, a growing manufacturer of plant based food products, is searching for team-oriented self-starters who can grow with us.

This position’s role is to handle Warehouse and Inventory activities, including inventory control support for both Production and Maintenance Departments. The role supports Management, assists with the implementation and ongoing use of inventory control software and the ManagerPlus CMMS, and acts as a floater in production, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment and adhering to plant policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Assistant Plant Manager.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform tasks following established GMPs and Food and Employee Safety Practices. Notify a supervisor if a food or employee safety risk is identified or suspected.
• Load and unload trucks and place ingredients, packaging, and maintenance materials into designated storage locations.
• Operate electric pallet jacks, Big Joe, and forklifts in a safe and approved manner.
• Complete required paperwork using Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Support the implementation of inventory control software, including data setup, item master validation, location mapping, and initial inventory uploads.
• Participate in testing, training, and rollout activities for new or upgraded inventory systems to ensure accurate adoption and sustained use.
• Support daily use and data accuracy within inventory control systems and the ManagerPlus CMMS, including inventory transactions and part issuance.
• Maintain inventory control for Maintenance Department spare parts, consumables, and MRO items to support equipment reliability and uptime.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager to identify critical spare parts required to support key assets and reduce downtime risk.
• Maintain min–max levels and reorder points for maintenance spare parts in ManagerPlus based on approved settings.
• Execute replenishment actions for maintenance inventory once min–max and reorder points are approved.
• Issue maintenance parts through ManagerPlus against approved work orders to ensure traceability, cost tracking, and accurate inventory balances.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories for maintenance and production inventories; reconcile discrepancies and escalate variances.
• Ensure storeroom organization, labeling, and accuracy align with inventory system and ManagerPlus part master records.
• Maintain accurate inventory records to support production, maintenance, quality, financial, and audit requirements.
• Have basic computer skills, including data entry into inventory control systems, ManagerPlus, Word, and Excel.
• Safely lift up to 55 pounds and perform bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Perform internal audits as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse, inventory, and maintenance storage areas.
• Perform required sanitation verification and environmental monitoring checks as scheduled.
• Set up equipment and materials for production.
• Perform metal detector checks during metal detection and palletizing of product.
• Accurately measure and weigh ingredients for production, including filling buckets and bins.
• Operate cookers and fill line equipment including filler, sealer, taper, and scale.
• Properly clean and sanitize equipment and infrastructure following SSOPs and color-coded tool requirements.
• Perform and document Pre-Operational and Post-Operational inspections as required.
• Report safety concerns or incidents to management immediately.
• During slow production periods, perform additional assigned tasks such as maintenance support, painting, grounds upkeep, or assisting QA.

Why work for us?

• Full time work in just 4 days per week. Enjoy a three day weekend every week!
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer funded HSA
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Company provided short & long term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and paid pregnancy leave
• Great vacation plan with 3 weeks of time off accrued in your first year
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• A great team and new innovative product line

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Benefit Package:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer funded HSA
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Company provided short & long term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and paid pregnancy leave
• Great vacation plan with 3 weeks of time off accrued in your first year
• Retirement plan with company contribution