Warehouse Inventory Specialist - Bolingbrook, United States - West Liberty Foods
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** Warehouse Inventory Specialist - 2nd shift**
**Job Category****:** Administrative/Clerical **Requisition Number****:** INVEN002700 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET**
**About West Liberty Foods**
West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowas rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.
Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.
West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and were right in your backyard.
Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment
**We are currently hiring for:**
**Job Title Inventory Specialist**
**Job Summary:** The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining and monitoring current inventory levels. The Inventory Specialist will conduct cycle counts and location audits, assist in researching and reconciling inventory discrepancies and work with other departments on inventory needs.
**Job Responsibilities**
Monitor and maintain current inventory levels.
Process purchasing orders as required.
Track orders and investigate problems.
Perform physical counts of inventory in order to maintain accurate inventory counts.
Reconcile actual stock count to computer generated reports.
Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods, restocks items as necessary and labels shelves as necessary.
May lead, guide, and train others.
Partcipate in the recruitment of volunteers as appropriate to the area of operation.
Perform miscellaneous task as assigned.
Will work on production floor and operate equipment to move product, supplies, et.
Other duties as assigned.
**Job Requirements**
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to read and write English.
Must have an attention to detail.
Experience with inventory management is preferred.
Ability to perform basic math.
Computer experience is required. Experience with Google Suite a plus.
Work extended hours, weekends and overtime if needed.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
Able to become powered industrial truck or forklift certified.
Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.
West Liberty Foods/Liberty Cold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)