What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at River Valley Foods?
River Valley, a growing specialty foods distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for a full time Inventory Control Specialist.
River Valley Holdings is a family-owned food distribution company based in Syracuse, NY and serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA.
This position is FULL TIME with competitive benefit offerings:
Medical & Dental benefits- Life & disability insurance
- Supplemental insurances
- 401k with company match
- 2 weeks of vacation per year
- Employee assistance program
- Employee purchase program
- Protective footwear allowance after 90 days
- Comfortable break room with Fresh Express and picnic area
- Opportunity for advancement
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently cycle counting and adjusting inventory, processing damages and returns and helping to address the root cause of issues with inventory counts or locations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Maintain inventory stock and ensure accurate records of inventory quantities
- Assess inventory reports, identify issues and action items and take appropriate action
- Perform daily cycle counts and make necessary adjustments
- Address recalls, quality issues, and resolve root causes for mispicks and errors
- Process warehouse damages, repack product to return to stock and make appropriate adjustments
- Check in products returned from customers and put away in the appropriate location
- Assist with physical warehouse inventory audits
- Follow all company and SQF guidelines when handling products
- Perform a pre-operation inspection of any equipment being used and operate equipment in a safe manner
- Perform other related duties as requested
Requirements and Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Able to read and speak English
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment while performing daily tasks
- Organized, self-motivated
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer skills including Outlook and Excel
- Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
- Able to stand, walk, lift and bend for extended periods of time
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
- Must have reliable transportation to travel between warehouse buildings and must have a satisfactory driving record based on MVR results
- Prior Inventory experience preferred
- Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility
River Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).