Inventory Control Operator

Description

The Inventory Control Operator is required to coordinate all functions of Kitting. The ordering of ingredients, inspection of ingredients and materials, execution of kitting according to the customer’s batch sheet, and execution of all data sheet entries and documentation on all paperwork. The operator’s immediate customer is the VTIS Operator and must ensure ingredient pre-kits are ready on demand. The Inventory Control Operator must demonstrate the ability to understand the Kitting processes and perform necessary work orders for the assigned area/equipment. The operator must be able to order and return ingredients as per CNP SOPs and be responsible for all GMPs, safety, and quality standards for the area. 

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Know, adhere to, and train all safe practices in all assigned work areas.
• Know, adhere to, and ensure the Inventory Control team adheres to all quality processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of food safety and GMP processes through compliant behavior and coaches team members as needed.
• Procure all batch sheets for the production run and verify against the production schedule.
• Order ingredients from Line Supply in a timely fashion and ensure on-time delivery.
• Inventory Control Operator will engage with Redzone application activities and practices via Apple iPad, including but not limited to, Shift-to-Shifts, Batch Sheets, Safety Walks, Forum/Chat communication, Issues/Action activities, Learning Module activities, Shut-Downs/Pre-Ops, etc.
• Maintains accurate Redzone Data Sheet and/or Pre-Kit Sheet documentation.
• Accurate Data Sheet entry and documentation for all products produced (i.e., material/ingredient information such as item number, reference number, Lot number, and weight).
• Always maintain GMP standards and CNP Safety standards.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to change from one unit of measure to another (i.e., gallons to pounds, percent to batch)
• Operating a forklift
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Forklift experience or ability to be certified
• 2+ years in warehousing or manufacturing environment preferred
• RF experience preferred

Performance Measures: Perform to   target the following Key Performance Measures (KPI’s)

• 100 % Safe acts
• 100% Safety training completed
• Zero Batch sheet documentation errors
• 100% Physical count accuracy
• 100% Kits completed on time

Physical Activity:

• Regularly stand, squat, bend, kneel, reach overhead
• Frequently climb, lift/carry 50 lbs
• Occasionally sit

Equipment Operated: This job operates in a warehouse production environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as Windows laptop/desktop computers and Apple iPads. This role routinely uses equipment such as scales, machine controls, stretch wrap machine, Fork Lifts, and Pallet Jacks. 

Additional Compensation – Bonus Potential:  You will be eligible to participate in the Gehl Food & Beverage Bonus Program for non-exempt employees. Under this Program, quarterly and annual bonus payouts are based on achievement of targeted production numbers.  Gehl Foods, LLC reserves the right to change the Bonus Program at anytime, without notice.

Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-130 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, vibration, moving machinery/electrical parts, risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, high/precarious places, toxic/caustic chemicals, allergens including soy, milk and milk by-products and fumes from food processing equipment.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the most significant duties of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, effort, requirements or expectations of this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to modify the job requirements as circumstances change and the needs of the company so dictate, without editing this job description in its entirety.

Acknowledgments: I am fully capable of completing the essential functions of the job duties listed herein) I certify that I understand that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that I am expected, hereby agree, to perform other job-related tasks properly assigned to me by my supervisor. I understand and agree that the Company has the legal right to revise or change this document in part, or in total as business needs dictate. I understand and fully agree, that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment, and that my employment relationship with the Company is “at will,” for an unspecified duration, and may be terminated at any time by me or the Company as specified by Section 2922 of the California Labor Code.