Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA.

General Description/Purpose:

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently cycle counting and adjusting inventory, processing damages and returns and helping to address the root cause of issues with inventory counts or locations.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 5am – 1:45pm

Wages:

$20.00 - $21.25 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain inventory stock and ensure accurate records of inventory quantities

Assess inventory reports, identify issues and action items and take appropriate action

Perform daily cycle counts and make necessary adjustments

Address recalls, quality issues, and resolve root causes for mispicks and errors

Process warehouse damages, repack product to return to stock and make appropriate adjustments

Check in products returned from customers and put away in the appropriate location

Assist with physical warehouse inventory audits

Follow all company and SQF guidelines when handling products

Perform a pre-operation inspection of any equipment being used and operate equipment in a safe manner

Perform other related duties as requested

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must be at least 18 years old

Able to read and speak English

Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment while performing daily tasks

Organized, self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills including Outlook and Excel

Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems

Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test

Must have reliable transportation to travel between warehouse buildings and must have a satisfactory driving record based on MVR results

Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Prior Inventory experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

Able to stand, walk, lift and bend for extended periods of time

Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

Flexible Paid Time Off

Company paid holidays

Health, prescription, and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Supplemental insurances

401 (k) with company match

Employee assistant program

Employee purchase program

River Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Full-time