Inventory Coordinator - Upstate Niagara Cooperative : Job Details

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms, Bison, Milk for Life, and Intense Milk brands.

Role & Responsibilities: The Inventory Coordinator I is responsible for ensuring inventories are maintained and can support planned production and shipping operations to meet customer requirements. The Inventory Coordinator will report to the Warehouse Management Team.

Basic duties that will be performed:

* Perform cycle counts in a perpetual inventory environment.

* Analyze, reconcile, and process all inventory discrepancies/adjustments from cycle counts.

* Reviews upcoming requirements to ensure supplies are available to support production.

* Maintains inventory accuracy by making data entries in accordance with established procedures.

* Participate in customer and year-end inventory audits.

* Provide backup for other inventory control personnel as needed.

* Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Physical Demands:

* Majority of time spent in a Cooler and Warehouse environment. Ability to operate standard office equipment (phone, fax, computer) as well as bend, reach and lift is required. Must be capable of driving a fork truck to move materials as needed. Must be able to operate scissor lifts and/or cherry picker lifts. Must be able to see, hear, sit, stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 55lbs.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School Diploma/ GED and a minimum of one-year inventory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

* Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

* Ability to communicate effectively.

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Attention to Detail

Preferred Skills:

* Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office

* Familiarity with RFD Scanning equipment

* Forklift experience preferred.

EXCELLENT WAGE & BENEFITS!

* Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal time

* Company supplied uniforms and boots.

* Employees enjoy a Low-cost share on healthcare premiums.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $19.78 -$24.73 per hour*

* The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.