Inventory Control Team Lead

Why RealCold?

Established in 2022, RealCold was founded to address the unmet needs of the food cold chain sector. By combining high growth strategic locations, state-of-the-art facilities, and exhaustive offerings that include traditional storage programs and diverse value-added services (including DTC), the company has positioned itself as a collaborative and integrated provider for food retailers, producers, and distributors. This mission is reinforced through its highly bespoke solutioning and customer centric approach. The RealCold platform operates a national, omni-channel network, inclusive traditional storage offerings, as well as comprehensive direct-to-consumer program, which can reach the majority of U.S. consumers within 1- or 2-day ground service.

Role Overview:

As the Inventory Control Team Lead, you are part of a team that will supporting a cold storage facility. The incumbent will work hand in hand with the Inventory Control & Office Manager who will plan and oversee the daily floor operations of the organization to ensure goals and objectives are achieved, while your focus will be on interfacing with the customer via operations email, entering new receivers into the warehouse management system (WMS), coordinating responses for inventory accuracy and processing administrative paperwork for outbound orders and inbound appointments. The incumbent must interface well with other team members to create a positive work environment and healthy team culture. This role is hourly non-exempt.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with hiring and training Inventory Control personnel.
• Oversee the job assignments and activities of Inventory Control staff.
• Collaborates with the inventory manager to provide timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Executes daily inventory analysis; identifies and resolves discrepancies and problems.
• Oversee the stock item master, identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers.
• Locates items that may have incorrect locations or stock numbers to assist order processors.
• Communicate with the warehouse and customers as needed regarding new items, changes of location, counts, etc.
• Responsible for Customer Order Processing & Billing through the system in conjunction with RealCold billing team.
• Operate warehouse material handling equipment to count inventory products while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist the Inventory Control & Office Manager when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Position:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management in a warehouse setting.
• Proficient in operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, high reach, and cherry pickers.
• Forklift Certification preferred with the ability to attain one upon hire.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must read, write, and understand English.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to access and navigate the production facility.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Reliable transportation
• Great work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Ability to listen and take direction agreeably
• Be on time to work and reliable

Work Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be flexible and be able to work overtime.
• Must be willing to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Dress code is relaxed with a few rules to follow for safety; comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.

Physical Work Environment:

This job will involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements such as cold temperatures, loud noises, and dust and dirt. The work performed will be repetitive in nature.

Physical Requirements:

This is not an all-inclusive list, but it is intended to give an overview physical requirement for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Continually: Sit, walk, speak, and hear
• Continually: Type, write, and read
• Occasionally: Stand, carry, lift push and reach up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally: Work at heights up to 40’

What We Offer You:

• Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off

RealCold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in providing employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.