Inventory Control Associate

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Freshrealm - Tracy, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tracy, CA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Inventory Control Associate at FreshRealm is responsible for accurately managing inventory related to meal kit production. This role involves cross-training in the receiving department, ensuring product quality, and maintaining inventory records using manual and IT equipment. The associate will work onsite in Tracy, CA, and will be integral in supporting the production team by managing inventory needs and resolving related issues.

Responsibilities

• Complete multiple daily inventory cycle counts.
• Ensure FIFO rotation throughout the facility.
• Manage the requisition of product from storage to production; record all inventory changes and input inventory data into the warehouse management system.
• Confirm product quality and quantity immediately after receiving processes have been completed.
• Understand the inventory needs of the preparation team necessary to complete the daily or weekly production target.
• Clearly communicate all significant inventory changes to the Inventory Control Team Lead.
• Resolve problems related to inventory, product quality, and yields.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Receive foods, assemble Meal kits to recipe specifications, ship kits following Good Manufacturing Practices, and meet health and safety standards.
• Work on a limited number of food areas, lines, processes, or items.
• Package meal kits following prescribed processes and procedures.
• Rotate and check food ingredients for freshness.
• Keep work areas/assembly clean, demonstrating clean-as-you-go practices.
• Complete essential paperwork related to food preparation, packaging, or labeling.

Requirements

• Ability to count large quantities of product in the form of individual items, cases, and pallets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capacity to follow detailed processes and procedures while offering creative improvements to those processes.
• Ability to self-motivate and to problem solve in a fast-paced setting filled with hard deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.
• Associate Degree, preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience using inventory mobile device.
• Minimum 1-2 years of inventory and/or food service related experience.
• Receiving or inventory control experience related to produce or specialty food.
• Food safety certifications.
• Standup Reach Forklift experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance