Goods-In Specialist

Job Category:
Logistics/Supply Chain/Distribution/Trans

Requisition Number: GOODS
002089

• Posted :
  July 31, 2026
• Full-Time

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MD - Laurel 9090 Whiskey Bottom Rd Laurel, MD 20723, USA

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands?

Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, Skinny Cow and Outshine, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply Chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly.

We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.

The Goods-In Specialist is responsible for verifying all incoming materials and ingredients in accordance with the facility’s inspection plans and quality standards. This role ensures raw materials for ice cream production meet specifications, manages non-conforming products, and supports overall food safety and quality programs. This position works closely with Quality, Procurement, and Warehouse teams.

• Verify all incoming shipments against inspection plans, purchase orders, and supplier documentation.
• Perform quality checks on raw materials, packaging, and ingredients (e.g., dairy, flavors, inclusions, stabilizers).
• Ensure materials meet food safety, allergen, and quality specifications before release to production.
• Sample and test materials following facility procedures (sensory checks, temperature checks, labeling).
• Document inspection results in quality systems and maintain accurate records.

• Identify, quarantine, and document non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate returns with suppliers and internal teams, including completing vendor return paperwork and tracking dispositions.
• Support investigations for supplier issues and recurring defects.

• Collaborate with warehouse personnel to ensure proper unloading, staging, and storage conditions (cold chain, allergen segregation, FIFO).
• Verify proper lot codes, expiration dates, and packaging integrity.
• Release approved materials for use and ensure rejected items remain in hold.

• Assist the Quality Technician team with testing, raw material verification, and documentation.
• Support internal audits, supplier inspections, and GMP compliance.
• Maintain clean and organized receiving and sampling areas.
• Participate in training related to HACCP, allergen control, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Represent The Froneri Wayof working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values