Warehouse Inventory Control Lead Location Milwaukee, WI (Bay View area) :
We are looking for a 1st shift Warehouse/Inventory Control Lead to join our team!
The Warehouse/Inventory Control Specialist oversees day to day operations of their assigned area and is responsible for maintaining a safe Warehouse environment according to standards. This is a nonsupervisory position primarily responsible for maintaining inventory and also assisting the Receiving Supervisor with monitoring daily activities on the floor in the Receiving/Dry Storage areas.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure inventory accuracy via day-to-day cycle counts and tracking weekly material demands - such as labels, films, boxes, spices, etc.
- Closing out purchase orders, along with other documentation that is needed within the department.
- Delegating raw material daily tasks amongst the team.
- Effectively communicate material issues to the Receiving Supervisor.
- Assist in overseeing daily operations and employee needs.
- Responsible for keeping a clean and organized work environment.
- Enforce HACCP, GMPs, Safety, Quality and other company procedures.
- Assist in team development through training new hires, transfers and providing training updates to long-term employees.
- Monitor and analyze inventory levels and customer purchase trends to ensure that goals are met and inventory is always available.
- Develop, implement, and update inventory control procedures and policies to minimize losses and reduce costs.
- Accurately record and document inventory data.
- Provide guidance and leadership to the inventory staff
- Assist in the ordering and replenishment of inventory items
- Review inventory records and transactions for accuracy
- Track inventory levels and report on any changes or trends.
- Supervises and coordinates the taking of periodic physical inventories.
- Prepare and submit reports to management.
- Provides accurate, current inventory data for purchasing decisions.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and Training
- 4+ years operating a forklift in a Warehouse environment
- Strong reading comprehension and writing ability
- Basic math understanding
Technology/Equipment
- Basic data entry/computer skills
- Basic printer understanding
- RF scanning device experience
Characteristics
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Strong foresight to identify opportunities for improvement
- Strong communicator both verbally and written
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Self-starter with demonstrated initiative
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Plant Conditions:
- 35° - 48° F; Humidity
- Deep freezers below 0° F
- Slippery Floors
Protective Clothing Required:
- Hard Hat
- Steel Toed Shoes
- Hearing protection
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have with inventory control in a Warehouse environment?
- What is your computer skill level (i.e. Beginner, Intermediate, Expert)?
- What is your pay expectation for this position?
Experience:
- Inventory management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person