Cycle Counter - Smithfield Foods : Job Details

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!Your OpportunityA great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we're a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.65/hour
• $1/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.The Cycle Counter is responsible for ensuring a high level of accuracy of inventory levels in the distribution center by performing cycle counts daily, weekly and quarterly, and resolving any and all discrepancies in a timely manner.Core Responsibilities
  • Compiles a list of items to be counted. Completes physical inventories, cycle counts, random or receipt audits, and reconciliations on a daily, monthly or quarterly basis.
  • Resolves inventory issues in a timely manner. Researches inventory discrepancies, including variances in usage and cost.Analyses whether the variances are acceptable or whether they need to be investigated further and corrected.
  • Performs inventory computer transactions in the appropriate business software.
  • Utilizes order pickers and other P.I.T. equipment in the execution of counting locations.
  • Utilizes RF guns to execute counting and investigate inventory variances and inventory reconciliation.
  • Adheres to all safety procedures / standards within the course of performing job tasks.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.QualificationsTo 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.
    • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent is required.
    • 1+ years of work experience in a distribution center environment is highly preferred.
    • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) applications. Familiarity with warehouse management systems is preferred.
    • Previous experience in cycle counting highly desired.
    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
    • Ability to accurately count product and convert counts into bottles or cases.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
    • Excellent attention to detail.
    • Strong analytical skills.Work Environment & Physical DemandsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      • The DC environment will include extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts/hi-lifts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
      • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the loading areas.
      • Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
      • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
      • Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.IndSPR-Ops EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-###-####.