Warehouse Inventory Control Associate

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional Saturdays as needed.

Competitive Pay: $20/hour - $22/hour

The Inventory Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting warehouse operations, and ensuring product integrity through cycle counts, audits, and discrepancy resolution.

• Maintain accurate inventory records in COSMOS WMS, ensuring system integrity between physical inventory and system data.
• Perform daily cycle counts, slot discrepancy audits, and recounts to validate inventory accuracy across all storage locations.
• Execute and manage reports including Slot Discrepancy, Zero Locations, and Incoming PO reports to identify and correct variances.
• Reconcile inventory between PPML, RC, and physical stock, ensuring proper label control and preventing duplicate or ghost inventory.
• Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, and Selection teams to validate inbound and outbound transactions and prevent mispicks or overpulls.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies including shorts, overages, mispicks, ghost inventory, and system allocation issues (COSMOS vs. Voice Link).
• Validate product attributes (item, weight, date, label accuracy) before shipment to prevent billing or customer discrepancies.
• Monitor and control returns process, ensuring all returned products are properly documented, inspected, and system‑updated.
• Identify and escalati e issues related to Voice Link allocation errors, freeze‑by/date parameters, and system inconsistencies.
• Ensure proper handling of damaged, off‑conditioning, or no-box product, including claims and disposition (MIC/returns).
• Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends, root causes, and financial impact (shrink, over‑pulls, billing errors).
• Partner with operations and IT to improve process efficiency and system accuracy.
• Enforce compliance with SOPs, inventory controls, and safety standards across all warehouse areas (cooler, freezer, dry room).

• Ability to perform and understand warehouse operations.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate analytical thinking including mathematical skills, and the ability to solve problems. Able to work on a computer using Windows, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, and learn/understand WMS systems.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with all members of the team, at all levels, to ensure successful customer outcomes.
• Inclusive approach with colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
• Willingness to perform basic housekeeping in assigned areas of the warehouse.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in business, logistics, or related field is a plus.
• Previous experience in inventory control or warehouse operations preferred.
• Experience with WMS, RF scanners, or inventory systems required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced warehouse environment (cooler/freezer experience preferred).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience driving forklift, cherry picker, or Electric Pallet Jack.
• Must wear safety composite work shoes.
• Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time.

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.