Associate Distribution Center Inventory Team Member

Associate Distribution Center Inventory Team Member

Location -This is an onsite role that works at the Distribution Center in Cashton, WI. The shift/hours are Monday - Friday, 8 or 10 hour days, schedule to be determined after hire

Employee Type - Hourly

Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive - Yes

Summary of Role

The Associate Distribution Center Inventory Team Member is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy throughout the distribution center by performing cycle counts, investigating inventory discrepancies, managing product disposition processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position partners with operations leadership to ensure inventory integrity, regulatory compliance, and efficient warehouse operations.

The Associate Distribution Center Inventory Team Member serves as a key resource for inventory control activities, utilizing warehouse management systems and established procedures to identify, investigate, and resolve inventory-related issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Control and Auditing- 50% of the time.

• Perform cycle counts, countbacks, and audits through directed work utilizing the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Complete annual cycle count audits for 100% of non ASRS locations.
• Complete annual cycle count audits for a minimum of 25% of ASRS locations.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory counts and audit activities.
• Verification of inbound shipment discrepancies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and warehouse operations.
• Assist in preparing for company audits and follows Good Manufacturing Practices.

Inventory Analysis and Discrepancy Resolution-- 30% of the time.

• Identify, document, and communicate operational errors to the leadership team.
• Track inventory accuracy trends and prepare monthly reporting for leadership.
• Collaborate with distribution center leadership to identify corrective and preventive actions that improve inventory accuracy.
• Support process improvement initiatives related to inventory control and warehouse operations.

Product Disposition Management- 20% of the time.

• Perform inventory adjustments of compromised materials using Warehouse Management System.
• Coordinate the disposition of compromised materials through approved internal use, donation, or disposal processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to product disposition activities.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily material handling equipment inspections, documenting any deficiencies, and informing maintenance of any issues or concerns.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate''s degree in accounting, Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of inventory control experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and SAP.
• Must be able to multitask, accurately enter data, and be detail oriented.
• Ability to perform effectively in both team-oriented and independent work environments.
• Assist in controlling costs by assuring products are stored safely, accurately, and shipped to customers in good condition.
• Ability to promote process improvement and adapt to change.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights include bending, stooping, reaching and twisting of arms and body movement as well as walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Work safely and effectively at varying heights and in various warehouse environments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions while meeting established deadlines.
• Flexibility to work on holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Strong work ethic with a history of good attendance.
• Maintain certification and safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to work effectively and meet established deadlines with limited supervision.

Base hourly wage range: $19.43 - $23.55 per hour

This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and their family''s total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)

• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.

• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.

• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.

• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.

• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.

• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.

• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.

• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.

• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7

• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.

• Financial advisors and seminars

• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account

• Flexible Scheduling

• On-site all-organic cafeterias