Shipping & Inventory Specialist

Weaver Popcorn - Van Buren, IN

Full-time

Van Buren, IN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Shipping and Inventory Specialist is a versatile role designed to ensure smooth operations in both inventory management and shipping processes during the 2nd shift (2 pm to 10 pm, Monday through Friday). This position requires a proactive individual capable of managing inventory counts, handling shipping and receiving duties, and supporting warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to step in and support various functions as needed. In this role, the specialist will conduct daily inventory counts of raw and finished goods for at least half of the shift, identifying and adjusting any discrepancies in inventory levels using inventory management systems. They will accurately locate and organize inventory within the warehouse to ensure efficient retrieval and maintain detailed and accurate records of inventory transactions and counts. Shipping coordination is another key responsibility, where the specialist will ship customer orders as required, especially during peak periods or when the regular shipping coordinator is unavailable. They will prepare and verify shipping documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with shipping regulations, and coordinate with carriers and logistics providers to schedule and track shipments. Additionally, the specialist will handle receiving duties by receiving vendor purchase orders (POs) and accurately recording incoming materials into the inventory system. They will inspect and verify the quality and quantity of received goods and fill in for the regular receiver when they are off, ensuring continuous receiving operations. The role also involves maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, stocking raw materials for production as needed, and assisting in getting raw materials for production when requested.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inventory counts of raw and finished goods for at least half of the shift.
• Identify and adjust any discrepancies in inventory levels using inventory management systems.
• Accurately locate and organize inventory within the warehouse to ensure efficient retrieval.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of inventory transactions and counts.
• Ship customer orders as required, especially during peak periods or when the regular shipping coordinator is unavailable.
• Prepare and verify shipping documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with shipping regulations.
• Coordinate with carriers and logistics providers to schedule and track shipments.
• Receive vendor purchase orders (POs) and accurately record incoming materials into the inventory system.
• Inspect and verify the quality and quantity of received goods.
• Fill in for the regular receiver when they are off, ensuring continuous receiving operations.
• Stock raw materials for production as needed, ensuring timely availability for the production team.
• Assist in getting raw materials for production when requested and fill in for the material handler during their absence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, shipping coordination, or related roles.
• Knowledge of shipping regulations and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks within the shift.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.