Inventory Control Clerk

Position Title:  Inventory Control Clerk

Company Overview:  At Bobo’s Oat Bars everything we create is made with love and baked by hand using wholesome, simple ingredients you can find in your own kitchen.  Working at Bobo’s is a labor of love.  Our experienced staff exudes integrity, grit, passion, and a unified desire to share the love of Bobo’s and our products from their hearts to others.  Bobo’s employees embrace and reflect the Bobo’s values being collaborative, adaptable, passionate, persevering, and fun-loving. 

Position Status:  Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Schedule: 1^st Shift

Compensation and Benefits:

·       Pay Range: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

·       Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with 4% company match, sick and vacation leave

Position Summary:

The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for directing the systematic scanning, issuing, and returning of raw ingredients and packaging materials in all functional areas of the production process; This includes raw ingredients in the kitchen area, film at the flow wrappers, and packaging materials in the packaging area. This position will oversee all production issuance and return activities on their shift.

The Inventory Control Clerk will coordinate with the Material Handlers and Production Line Leads as well as Production Operators to ensure that all raw material and packaging needed for a production run is properly accounted for in the company’s ERP system. 

This position will be trained to have a thorough understanding of our manufacturing process flow as well as our ERP system. The Inventory Control Clerk will be responsible for daily metrics related to yields and scanning accuracy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Follow safety policies and protocols; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

·       Uphold highest standards of food safety and product quality through observance of allergen protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices; promptly report food safety and quality issues as necessary

·       Foster a positive culture of respect and teamwork by treating coworkers with dignity and striving to exemplify the Bobo’s values: Collaborative, Adaptable, Passionate, Perseverant, and Fun-Loving

·       Assure materials are issued for production properly for their scheduled shift.

·       Oversee scanning and issuing of raw ingredients and packaging materials to production runs in both the kitchen and downstream in wrapping and packaging areas

·       Execute scanning of WIP pallets to packaging runs

·       Monitor printing of finished goods and WIP labels

·       Work directly with production and inventory control teams

·       Work with various levels of plant management in developing processes and procedures around scanning

·       Return raw ingredients and packaging materials to the drop zone systematically after runs are complete

·       Complete daily reconciliation of production yields, monitor yield report checking for accuracy

·       Train leads and operators to perform scanning functions

·       Assist in the building of SOPs as needed

·       Other duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Qualification Summary:

This position is primarily filled through time on the job and gained experience in manufacturing.  Candidates that demonstrate skills and cross training in manufacturing can progress to apply when positions are posted.

 

Education/ Experience/ Skills Desired:

·       High School diploma or equivalent

·       Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or food handling experience

·       Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

·       Understanding of SQF, GMP’s, food safety, people safety, and food quality requirements

·       Ability to work with and train following standard operating procedures, recipes, and production instructions.

·       Personal accountability to your responsibilities

·       Ability to learn ERP system

·       Ability to consistently identify quantities of ingredients and materials that are on pallets

·       Ability to work collaboratively within small and large, diverse teams

·       Comfortable with fast-paced and dynamic work environment

 

Language / Mathematical / Reasoning Ability:

·       Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

·       Must have functional ability to understand and speak English

·       Must be able to follow documented procedures that may be written in English only

·       May be asked to use simple mathematic equations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)

·       When issues arise, may be asked to assist in the troubleshooting process

 

Supervision Given:

This position will report to their shift’s Production Manager.  The Inventory Control Clerk will also work closely with the Plant Accounting Manager.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

·       Must be able to stand for shift length up to 12 hours unless otherwise specified (Constantly)

·       Must be able to tolerate exposure to peanuts and tree nuts (coconut, almond, and pecan) as well as other materials (Frequently)

·       Must use hands to grasp, grip, pinch and handle objects; lift and reach with hands and arms (Frequently)

·       Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds (Frequently)

·       Must be able to perform repetitive motion requiring arm extensions and wrist and elbow flexions (Frequently)

·       Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)

·       Must be able to exert a push/pull force of up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)

·       Required to walk and climb steps (Occasionally)

·       Must balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch (Occasionally)

·       Must be able to operate in congested areas (Occasionally)

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include looking at a computer screen and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to effectively communicate using telephone, two-way radio, and email.

Travel Required:

Very Limited – May be asked to go off-site (locally) for equipment training, safety/food safety training and other short duration items. No overnight travel expected.

 

Resume Submission:  All candidates with relevant experience please submit resume to Jobs@EatBobos.com.  Please put “Inventory Clerk” in the subject line of email

 

Bobo’s Oat Bars is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.