Inventory Control

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Sick Time!
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP). per hour
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Role

This position manages all activities related to QC and inventory control within the warehouse environment. Their main objective is to ensure that all materials are properly stored and that accurate and appropriate levels of inventory are maintained in order to meet customer demands. The QC responsibilities include inspecting all inbound and outbound product to ensure that company quality and dating standards are met.

This position will work closely with the receiving group to identify any quality issues with incoming product and take the appropriate action. QC will also work closely with the purchasing department to resolve quality issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Walk the warehouse and cold rooms (including the Repack and Partials room) multiple times daily, inspecting the overall quality of ALL inventories in the facility. This includes opening cases, checking receiving dates, and proper case rotation in the pick slots.
• Work with Warehouse staff to check back stock products on upper- tier racking
• Work with Sales and Buying departments to recommend movement of product to Repack Department and/or clearance.
• Work closely with Buyers, QA, and Operations to communicate needs and opportunities
• Participate in internal and external Quality audits. Assist with third party and customer audits to obtain or maintain certifications.
• Report to management on quality and food safety issues and trends

Desired Minimum Qualifications
:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in warehouse shipping and handling, preferred
• Experience WMS AS 400
• Intermediate Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office:
  Outlook, Word, Excel, And PowerPoint.
• Inventory Management experience is a plus
• Must be able to safely operate all warehouse equipment
• A vast knowledge of the fresh produce or perishables industry is needed to be successful in this role.
• Must demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and follow through on projects.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and short deadlines.
• Critical thinking, ability to use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of management internally and externally.
• Adaptability/Flexibility, with the ability to react quickly to changing requirements from internal and external conditions while maintaining good communication with all parties involved.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and reach regularly.
• Ability to work flexible hours and days, weekends, and holidays.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsor ships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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