Inventory Clerk - Cycle Counter

Job Title: Inventory Clerk

Location: Tupelo, MS

Our Company, Your Opportunity:

JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse.  This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world.  The position will have both strategic and tactical elements, and the person may wear different hats.  This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make big ideas a reality.

Our Mission:

To be THE BEST in all we do.  We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders.  All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Values:

Wages starting at $19.35 / hour

Role:  

The Inventory Clerk is responsible for conducting regular physical inventory counts to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy across the facility. This role involves comparing physical stock to records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), identifying variance root causes, and performing audits to ensure seamless inventory tracking and operational efficiency.  

Responsibilities: 

•  Daily Inventory Auditing: Perform scheduled daily cycle counts using handheld RF (Radio Frequency) scanners based on ABC velocity codes or location groups.
• Discrepancy Investigation: Research inventory variances (overages, shortages, misplacements) by reviewing recent transaction logs, receiving records, and picking history.
• System Reconciliation: Input accurate count data into the WMS and assist supervisors with approved inventory adjustments.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate material handling equipment (e.g., cherry picker, reach truck, forklift, order picker) to access pallet racks at varying heights.
• Process Compliance: Audit incoming, outgoing, and internal inventory movements (receiving, putaway, picking, and returns) to ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
• Quality Assurance: Identify and report damaged, expired, or improperly labeled stock, assisting in quarantine or scrap procedures as needed.
• Safety & Maintenance: Adhere to all OSHA and warehouse safety standards, maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

• Strong in Math and the ability to pass basic math test 

• Operate a forklift, Raymond, and pallet jack 

• The ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time 

• Basic computer literacy 

• SAP & Microsoft Excel 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Ability to lift 15lbs or more as needed 
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to varying warehouse temperatures (ambient, non-climate controlled, or refrigerated depending)
• Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 30+ feet) on equipment

Work Environment:   

• Food manufacturing operations environment 

• Able to work in environmental conditions to include cold temperatures 

If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers.

We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets