Bilingual Inventory Manager - Warehouse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Inventory Manager to keep warehouse inventory organized, accurate, and properly stored. This is a hands-on position that requires forklift operation, inventory counting, and working in refrigerated and freezer environments.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly in the warehouse

Pay Rate: Approximately $26.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Early morning shift, starting between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM . Must be flexible and available to work Saturdays and Sundays as needed .

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: BILINGUAL ENGLISH & SPANISH REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move, organize, and store products.
• Keep warehouse inventory organized and properly labeled.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures to ensure older products are used or shipped first.
• Perform daily inventory checks and regular physical counts.
• Identify and correct inventory shortages, overages, and errors.
• Verify product quantities, locations, and lot numbers.
• Organize pallets and maximize available warehouse space.
• Check incoming and outgoing products for accuracy.
• Identify damaged, expired, or misplaced products.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and prepare basic reports.
• Work with warehouse employees, management, and other departments to resolve inventory issues.
• Ensure inventory is properly stored and easily accessible.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse inventory management.
• Forklift operating experience required.
• Experience in food distribution, meat distribution, or refrigerated warehouses preferred.
• Knowledge of FIFO inventory procedures.
• Experience performing inventory counts and resolving discrepancies.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and inventory software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Communicate daily with the English-speaking office team and Spanish-speaking warehouse staff.
• Must be available to work weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
• Must be able to start work between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM .

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift and handle boxes weighing 70 lbs. or more.
• Must be comfortable working entire shifts in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Must be able to operate a forklift throughout the workday.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical warehouse tasks.
• Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ideal Candidate

We need someone who is hands-on, organized, and responsible . This person should not only identify inventory problems but also take action to correct them and keep the warehouse running efficiently.