Inventory Controller, Food Plant

Inventory Controller

The Inventory Controller supports the Warehouse Associate Team Leader by overseeing the inventory management process in the metro food production facility and assisting with supervising Warehouse Team Members who pick, pack, decant, and wash ingredients.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with the daily operations of the warehouse team by overseeing inventory management and working with Receivers and Shipping Clerks to ensure all targets are met and safety protocols are followed.
• Assist warehouse leadership in ensuring that a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) manufacturing facility warehouse team operates safely and in compliance with regulatory and corporate safety and environmental programs standards and goals.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, including raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in reordering materials as necessary to prevent shortages.
• Organize and store materials in designated areas, maintaining proper storage conditions according to USDA regulations.
• Input inventory data into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accurately and timely.
• Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure proper inventory rotation techniques are followed based on First In First Out (FIFO) or First Expired First Out (FEFO)
• Follow and comply with established protocols and procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, allergen segregation, and safe work practices.
• Enforce hygiene and sanitation standards to comply with food safety regulations.
• Ensure all receiving logs and any other documentation required as part of food safety and equipment safety documentation are completed.
• Open and close the kitchen facility according to established procedures and ensure opening, mid, and closing duties are performed as assigned.
• Assist in the training of new Team Members, utilizing learning checklists and training materials.
• Train and mentor Team Members on proper inventory control processes, safety procedures, and equipment usage.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, relevant regulatory rules and standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USDA, State Department of Agriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation regulations, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Weights and Measures.
• Work with leadership to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork and mutual respect.

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

90 degrees Fahrenheit.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.