Inventory Control Clerk - 1st Shift - Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

This role follows a 1st shift schedule, working from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM , with designated days off on Saturday and Sunday. Inventory Clerks report to the Inventory Manager and are responsible for assisting with tasks related to warehouse organization, inventory counts, and inventory reports. Detailed Responsibilities Organizing Warehouse Works with inventory control team and leadership to keep warehouse organized by ensuring locations are designated for product so it can go back to proper location after use. Ensures FEFO / FIFO practices are being followed and review warehouse for expired product on a regular basis by walking storage coolers and auditing pallet placement Makes sure that the red crates are not placed in storage locations except freezer in the production lanes, and designated WIP cage/cooler. Organizes warehouse in conjunction with inventory control team under the direction of Inventory Manager for current and upcoming menu plans. Tracks all product movement once moved from receiving dock to assigned cooler until final disposition. Discards product that won’t be used prior to expiration date, provide starting inventory for Procurement, and ensure all reworked product comes back taped with putback label showing all information for product applied to side of box for visibility Monitors waste and reports what can be salvaged or returned for credit to the Inventory Manager Fills out waste tracking form as needed during inventory counts to ensure accurate reporting of adjustments Creates space to ensure stocking efficiency and preparation for upcoming menu items Completing Counts Assists with all inventory counts Reports product and quantity discrepancies based on expected receipts to Inventory Manager for further communication to warehouse manager and procurement teams Communicates potential shorts to Inventory Manager and Procurement and warehouse teams Confirm product and quantity received; reporting any errors to warehouse manager and procurement teams Convert product to standard case sizes as needed Cross-Functional Responsibilities Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs Follow all safety guidelines and policies Wear all required personal protective equipment as directed Report any safety issues to leadership This position requires 0% travel. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED) Ability to count large quantities of product in the form of individual items, cases, and pallets Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Average computer skills, especially in word and excel Ability to problem solve and balance priorities in a fast paced environment Forklift certified or ability to use pallet jack; willing to train Capable of operating and counting from elevated platform, e.g. stock picker, forklift aerial safety cage Must be available to respond to work related inquiries nights and weekends More About Us Perks and benefits Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order! Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time 401k program Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses How We Work Together We are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input. We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking. We ta…