Inventory Control Clerk - Day Shift - Days… at Home Chef · Baltimore

Summary: Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company committed to inspiring people to cook simple, delicious meals. The Inventory Control Clerk will assist with warehouse organization, inventory counts, and reporting to ensure efficient operations within the inventory management team. Responsibilities: - Works with inventory control team and leadership to keep warehouse organized by ensuring locations are designated for product so it can go back to proper location after use - Ensures FEFO / FIFO practices are being followed and review warehouse for expired product on a regular basis by walking storage coolers and auditing pallet placement - Makes sure that the red crates are not placed in storage locations except freezer in the production lanes, and designated WIP cage/cooler - Organizes warehouse in conjunction with inventory control team under the direction of Inventory Manager for current and upcoming menu plans - Tracks all product movement once moved from receiving dock to assigned cooler until final disposition - Discards product that won’t be used prior to expiration date, provide starting inventory for Procurement, and ensure all reworked product comes back taped with putback label showing all information for product applied to side of box for visibility - Monitors waste and reports what can be salvaged or returned for credit to the Inventory Manager - Fills out waste tracking form as needed during inventory counts to ensure accurate reporting of adjustments - Creates space to ensure stocking efficiency and preparation for upcoming menu items - Assists with all inventory counts - Reports product and quantity discrepancies based on expected receipts to Inventory Manager for further communication to warehouse manager and procurement teams - Communicates potential shorts to Inventory Manager and Procurement and warehouse teams - Confirm product and quantity received; reporting any errors to warehouse manager and procurement teams - Convert product to standard case sizes as needed - Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility - Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs - Follow all safety guidelines and policies - Wear all required personal protective equipment as directed - Report any safety issues to leadership Required Qualifications: - General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED) - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation - Must have floor presence and be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours - Ability to count large quantities of product in the form of individual items, cases, and pallets - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Average computer skills, especially in word and excel - Ability to problem solve and balance priorities in a fast paced environment - Forklift certified or ability to use pallet jack; willing to train - Capable of operating and counting from elevated platform, e.g. stock picker, forklift aerial safety cage - Must be available to respond to work related inquiries nights and weekends Required Skills: Inventory control, FEFO, FIFO, Waste tracking, Product counting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Stock picker operation, SQF food safety system, GMP compliance Benefits: Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!, Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available, Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time, 401k program, Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses