Warehouse Inventory Control

Job Description

About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com.

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

Build a career, not just have a job.

Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals.

Become part of a teamwork focused culture.

Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path.

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Responsibilities:

Coordinating the outflow and inflow of inventory, as well as storage activities.

Tracking and analyzing inventory maintenance, conducting inventory counts (physically verifying lots, quantities, inventory movements).

Ensuring the warehouse and production teams are following FIFO.

Keeping accurate records of inventory. Creating/presenting inventory reports.

The ability to communicate within all departments and keep things orderly and flowing with planning, procurement, production and warehouse teams.

Work with the shipping/receiving clerks to see that all goods are shipped/received and stored properly.

Support the shipping/receiving techs when necessary.

The ability to step into any position in warehouse and be certified to use and train on all warehouse equipment.

Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.

Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.

Practice customer service when interacting with other companies and clients and see to it all external parties receive a positive interaction with the company.

Other duties as assigned.

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Must be 18 years or older with the ability to read, write and speak English specific to work instructions including but not limited to safety purposes.

High school, GED, or equivalent diploma required.

Experience with ERP database software required.

Forklift experience required.

Four to five years working in a warehouse setting with direct experience in inventory.

Must have flexibility with the variety of work responsibilities available.

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force at times and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Ability to work in cold and hot environments (approximately 38F-80F degrees).

Ability to repeat motions that may include use of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, and standing or sitting for prolonged periods (average 8-12 hours).

Skills in organization, time management, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks.

Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management.

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Excellent leadership, team building.

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

Full-time