Inventory Control Clerk

Produce Specialist As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our team members create happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Location: 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 Sunday - Thursday, 6 AM to 2 PM Position Summary: This role is responsible to support the Inventory Control functions to assure inventory accuracy within the facility. These responsibilities include inventory counting, product attribute maintenance, maintaining product dating standards, outbound pallet auditing, and facilitating slot placement of items in the warehouse. This position is specifically for a produce specialist including but not limited to responding to buyers, assisting with receiving questions, and communicating with customer service. Here's what you'll do: Support the inventory process in the Distribution Center through counting, auditing of outgoing customer orders, system data maintenance, etc. Adjust inventory accordingly to maintain accuracy while ensuring compliance to inventory processes and procedures. Coordinate with various departments to ensure correct and accurate inventory. Prepare inventory related reports and verify inventory balances/records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to identify shortages and discrepancies and research inaccuracies within inventory levels. Assist in monitoring the slotting of product and the layout of warehouse to optimize efficiency. Responsible for process and disposition of short-dated inventory, aged inventory, damage and salvage product. Identify, research, correct and communicate receiving inventory errors to Accounting and/or Inventory Supervisor. Communicate pertinent information and issues to supervisor(s) in a timely manner. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Here's what you'll need: High school diploma or GED or combination of education/experience. Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Must have good math, problem-solving and data entry skills and attention to detail, and effective organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills. Must be able to count inventory and research issues. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and ability to learn other system applications. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently within a fast-paced warehouse operation. Must be able to work within a warehouse environment. Must follow safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies and practices. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day or night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for an 8-10 hour shift. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned. Travel requirements vary by assignment. As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package. SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.