Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Inventory Manager to keep warehouse inventory organized, accurate, and properly stored. This is a hands-on position that requires forklift operation, inventory counting, and working in refrigerated and freezer environments.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly in the warehouse
Pay Rate: Approximately $26.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Early morning shift, starting between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. Must be flexible and available to work Saturdays and Sundays as needed.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: BILINGUAL ENGLISH & SPANISH REQUIRED
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift to move, organize, and store products.
- Keep warehouse inventory organized and properly labeled.
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures to ensure older products are used or shipped first.
- Perform daily inventory checks and regular physical counts.
- Identify and correct inventory shortages, overages, and errors.
- Verify product quantities, locations, and lot numbers.
- Organize pallets and maximize available warehouse space.
- Check incoming and outgoing products for accuracy.
- Identify damaged, expired, or misplaced products.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and prepare basic reports.
- Work with warehouse employees, management, and other departments to resolve inventory issues.
- Ensure inventory is properly stored and easily accessible.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse inventory management.
- Forklift operating experience required.
- Experience in food distribution, meat distribution, or refrigerated warehouses preferred.
- Knowledge of FIFO inventory procedures.
- Experience performing inventory counts and resolving discrepancies.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and inventory software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Communicate daily with the English-speaking office team and Spanish-speaking warehouse staff.
- Must be available to work weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
- Must be able to start work between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to regularly lift and handle boxes weighing 70 lbs. or more.
- Must be comfortable working entire shifts in refrigerated and freezer environments.
- Must be able to operate a forklift throughout the workday.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical warehouse tasks.
- Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ideal Candidate
We need someone who is hands-on, organized, and responsible. This person should not only identify inventory problems but also take action to correct them and keep the warehouse running efficiently.