Inventory Control Specialist

Company: US Waffle Company Inc.
Location: Liberty
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*MUST HAVE FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE*

• Responsible for building a well-trained team which is passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and company success
  • Report to work as scheduled every day, and demonstrate GREAT attendance
  • Observe standards for breaks, and lunches based on posted time-clock policy
  • Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect
  • Provide and accept constructive feedback
  • Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team's performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products
  • Observe all expectations for quality, and safety
    
    • Meet or exceed company expectations for production performance to maximize sales
      • Knowledge of SQF, GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements.
      • Report any/all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision or QA.
      • Perform related duties as assigned by production lead or other leadership
      • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
      • Assist production lead with changeovers as required (including moving materials, equipment, etc).
      • Able to lift 50 to 70 lbs. Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
      • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor / manager.
      • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
      • Move product to storage locations.
      • Efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate areas.
      • Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
      • Move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, electric pallet jacks, or other power equipment.
      • Utilize PLEX and mobile scanners to accurately maintain inventory and complete orders
      • Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
      • Daily, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
      • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
      • Keep appropriate records and report to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation
        • Properly utilize labor resources to improve efficiency, minimize labor expense and reduce waste
          • Rework all product as needed, do not waste product
          • Notify production lead of any waste issues and/or machine malfunctions
          • Clean up line continuously throughout shift
          • Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
          • Ability to troubleshoot any issues in the mixing operation.
          • Provide outstanding customer service to our partners
            • Implement actions as needed to prevent food safety and food quality issues
            • Coordinate with QA to ensure excellent quality is being produced
            • Ensure customer specifications are being met through evaluation and immediate reaction
            • Monitor and ensure that all GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP are met at all times
            • Ensure Production Floor is SQF ready EVERYDAY
            • Follow all safety and OSHA polices and report any issues or violations immediately to a supervisor.
            • Prevent cross-contamination by following all policies and procedures
            • Other Responsibilities and Skills Needed:
              
              • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.
              • Bi-lingual preferred but not required
              • Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team's performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products
              • Ethics - Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values
              • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time
              • Decision-making - Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently and when to involve the management teamAttention to Detail - Makes sure correct materials are being used in your process area; confirm that product is being packed according to customer requirements

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