Inventory Control Associate - Pet Food Experts : Job Details

Pet Food Experts is growing! As the leading distributor of pet food and supplies to independent retailers, we value strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers and vendors. Our Inventory Department is an integral part of this goal. We are hiring an Inventory Control Associate in our Tacoma, WA distribution center. Pet Food Experts is a proud recipient of the Best Places to Work award for 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015,2016 & 2017! We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K and more!Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:

• No scheduled weekends!
• Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week
• Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies
• 6 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• PTO accrual up to 128 hours (16 days) annually

Compensation: $20.50/hr. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift, 4:00am-12:30pm flexibility required. Application Deadline: There is no deadline for this position because we accept applications on an ongoing basis Inventory Control Associate The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting of inventory through cycle counts and quality control verification. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Read work orders and receive verbal instructions for work assignments
• Generate reports, slot items and maintain correct minimum and maximum pick amounts based on the type and velocity of the product
• Oversee physical inventories, cycle counts, one off unique count requests, receipt audits and reconciliations and assist with inventory discrepancies and variances
• Review reports/spreadsheets to locate new products that will be arriving in the facility
• Assist operations departments with quality control issues including: out-of-date product, new minimum and maximum pick amounts and products affected by manufacturer defects
• Prepare product to be distributed for close-out based on specific reports
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations including GMP guidelines

Requirements

• High School Education or equivalent
• Experience working in a warehouse environment with previous inventory experience, preferred
• Experience with Infor, preferred
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Candidate must have the ability to read, write and understand English, including identifying numbers
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong attention to detail and good time-management
• Independent problem solving skills

*Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing all required pre-employment testing Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status. Salary Description 20.50