Inventory Control Associate

$46,592 - $46,592/Yr

Smithfield Foods - Crete, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Crete, NE

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Inventory Control Associate at Smithfield Foods plays a crucial role in managing warehouse functions, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of materials. This entry-level position involves receiving, documenting, and organizing inventory while maintaining quality standards. The role offers opportunities for career growth and professional development within a leading American food company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt of materials, including unloading trucks and product check-in with proper markings.
• Organize and put away new receipts and overstocks from previous production runs, identifying items properly.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of material movement on BOLs, trailer load documents, packing lists, and transfer lists.
• Enter and process new receipts and conduct daily inventory counts.
• Notify other departments of package receipts and deliver to appropriate locations.
• Prepare and load/unload Transfer Lists onto trailers for future production, verifying correct product pulled and documenting lot information.
• Enter product transfers and adjustments.
• Operate equipment for movement of product in the warehouse.
• Maintain housekeeping during and at the end of the shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Previous powered industrial truck (PIT) experience preferred but not required.
• Must obtain proper powered industrial truck (PIT) certification during initial training phase.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience in the Meat Industry is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $22.40/hour.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefit available to full- and part-time team members on their first day of employment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.