Inventory Clerk
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$25 - $27 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Burley, Idaho |
About this job
Job Description
Job Title: Inventory Clerk
Department: Procurement/Supply Chain
Classification: Full-time, on-site, hourly, non-exempt
Reports to: Procurement Supervisor
Shift Responsibilities: Mainly day shift, nights and weekends as needed
Overview
As an Inventory Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the receiving, upkeep, and management of Suntado ingredients and packaging materials. The primary focus of this role is to support inventory accuracy and material availability through cycle counting, documentation review, and system transactions. This position works closely with the warehouse team to develop and strengthen systems that drive efficiencies, improve controls, and support production needs. This position shares responsibility for maintaining Suntado’s food safety, quality and legality program under the BRC/GFSI/PCQI guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy for ingredients and packaging materials.
- Research variances, document findings, and communicate discrepancies to leadership in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records within the ERP system (receipts, adjustments, transfers, and usage).
- Coordinate with production, quality, and purchasing teams to support daily operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and storage environment
Receiving Documentation & Auditing
- Audit ingredient Bills of Lading (BOLs) and receiving documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with receiving, staging, and organization of ingredients and packaging materials.
- Verify materials are properly labeled, stored, and rotated per internal procedures.
- Label, store, and organize materials in compliance with food safety and GMP standards
- Assist with lot tracking, traceability, and documentation required for audits and recalls
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
- Work closely with the warehouse team to develop and improve systems that drive efficiency and reduce errors.
- Act as a problem solver by identifying gaps, sharing ideas, and helping implement practical solutions.
- Support implementation of plans that are directed by leadership and own improvement actions when opportunities are identified.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Follow GMPs, food safety, and sanitation standards at all times
- Maintain proper storage conditions for packaging materials
- Assist with audits (internal, customer, FDA, SQF, etc.) by providing inventory documentation
- Identify and report damaged, expired, or non-conforming materials
- Immediately report and escalate any deviation from food safety and quality programs.
- Always maintain work area in audit-ready condition.
- Support all departments to remedy issues with urgency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required; college preferred but not required.
- Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems preferred.
- Previous experience in inventory, warehouse, receiving, or manufacturing environments is a plus.
Skills & Abilities
- High attention to detail required.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs, primarily Excel.
- Strong organization skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Follow all safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
- Time management and prioritization
- Communication and teamwork
- Problem-solving and accountability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be decisive, and possess the ability to multitask.
- Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills.
- Excellent active listening and communication skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen. The employee frequently is required to walk within the site. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend and climb; use hands feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. repeatedly for periods of up to one hour. Stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout a 12-hour shift in a fast-paced production environment.
COMMITMENT TO ETHICS AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Our Company is firmly committed to conducting business in compliance with the letter and spirit of the law and other accepted standards of business conduct as reflected in the company's policies. Our Company is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Our Company is committed to selecting, developing, and rewarding the best person for the job based on the requirements of the work to be performed and without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability/handicap, marital status, protected veteran status, uniform status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity and expression, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. EEO.
DISCLAIMER:
The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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