Inventory Coordinator

Summary

Track physical inventory of product, allocate inventory and maintain accurate records to ensure quality, shelf life and tracking of product.  Actively involved in the company safety program and the long term and short term goals of the department.

This position has a target wage of $21.00 - $24.00 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately control and track physical inventory of product
• Maintain Distribution Center (DC) warehouse clean and in order
• Allocate inventory against orders
• Schedule orders to WPL scales to be completed by the WPL team
• Maintain status of orders through entire process.
• Participate in inventory process and daily audits; research and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records of quantity, type and value of stock
• Maintain inventory database
• Prepare all required reports and correspondence; perform required administrative tasks
• Adhere to all safety rules including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 years experience 
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook and Excel 
• Experience as a forklift and/or pallet jack driver preferred
• High understanding of products and production flow from order entry through shipping
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills  
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Acute attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Must be able to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information and/or use a keyboard  
• Accurately completes detailed forms and reports
• Calculates figures and amounts.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is active
• On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine  
• May need to move equipment occasionally; ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lb. boxes and materials  
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment  
• Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities
• Must  wear and use protective and safety equipment required of the job as directed by company
• When in a plant environment:
  • Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces
  • Exposure to temperatures (28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Noise (50 db. - 110 db.)
  • May be exposed to dust, feathers, and all chemicals used in poultry processing facility