Inventory Control

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Join our team at UNFI of Ridgefield, WA. We are the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada, serving over 43,000 customer locations with approximately 200,000 different products. As a Warehouse Associate, you will help supply thousands of consumers with better‑for‑you food that nourishes families nationwide.

• Weekly paychecks
• Earlier pay through the Money app—fully sponsored benefit for all associates
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Paid leave time earned
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• On‑site grocery store
• Wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for a healthy lifestyle

Track inventory and maintain accurate inventory records, researching and resolving any discrepancies. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the equipment, product location, warehouse layout, slot location, lost sales, mispicks, pack size, and all other applicable product information.

• Track and maintain SOX compliance relative to third‑party audits and company standards
• Schedule and coordinate all physical inventories and cycle counts, including date checks
• Prepare physical inventory recaps in a timely manner for distribution to management
• Review and develop inventory control procedures as appropriate
• Identify and resolve all internal shrink problems
• Monitor, process, and analyze daily reports for inventory control
• Monitor quarterly parts and supply inventories to ensure accuracy
• Maintain records retention program in compliance with corporate guidelines and policies
• Perform basic slotting functions as needed
• Research mis‑slots and quality issues, verify pick slots, and perform back‑stock verification
• Monitor and process store returns, driver check‑in processes, and salvage programs
• Monitor and process product velocity and track lost sales and in‑house damage
• Process return‑to‑vendor requests in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Track food‑bank donations and salvaged products
• Handle UNFI product properly
• Collect and relocate merchandise to correct inventory problems
• Provide guidance regarding damage and returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers
• Sign and date all pick‑up documents and return to inventory
• Build stable, secure pallets with the pulled product and label with pallet number tag
• Pull any product to be salvaged as directed by the buying department, IC, or chargeback
• Fill out chargeback paperwork correctly
• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system
• Coordinate and load salvage pickups with salvage dealer
• Communicate with all stakeholder departments—including QC, inventory control, operations, procurement, reclaim, etc.
• Review, receive, and respond to written and verbal communication
• Operate powered equipment safely
• Perform other relevant job duties as required

• Licensed to operate powered industrial equipment
• Understanding of safety guidelines
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems
• Understanding of applicable Bakco functions
• Familiarity with paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
• Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; motivated and take initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment required when direct supervision is not immediately available

• Some travel may be required
• Ability to lift between 40–60 pounds daily and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently
• Exposure to temperatures ranging from
  -20°F to 35°F in perishable operations and 37°F to 90°F in grocery operations
• Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures
• Must work with hands and arms overhead, and in or under equipment
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work at…