Inventory Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

shift schedule

12 Hour Nights: This is a day shift position , with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM . The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend , including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

job purpose

The Inventory Coordinator supports continuous food and beverage manufacturing operations by receiving, issuing, storing, and distributing maintenance, production, and MRO parts. This role ensures accurate inventory control, efficient material flow, and strict compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The position requires an experienced, detail‑oriented professional with strong documentation skills and an understanding of asset‑intensive manufacturing environments.

responsibilities

parts, inventory & maintenance support

• Provide timely service to maintenance, production, and operations teams by issuing parts, tools, and supplies.
• Receive, inspect, classify, store, rotate, issue, and distribute MRO parts, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate perpetual inventory using computerized inventory systems and barcode technology.
• Assist in cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare requisitions and documentation for stock replacement and vendor procurement.
• Stage and assemble work orders and kits for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Identify, segregate, and report surplus, obsolete, damaged, or non‑conforming materials.
• Monitor and report irregularities in stock movement or usage trends.

receiving, shipping & material handling

• Load, unload, move, and distribute materials using hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, or other approved equipment.
• Assist in and oversee the unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Unpack, weigh, count, and inspect incoming goods for accuracy, condition, and compliance.
• Verify materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices; document shortages or damage.
• Transport materials between the stockroom, maintenance areas, and production departments.
• Operate material handling equipment in compliance with safety and food manufacturing standards.

organization, 5S & housekeeping

• Sort and store parts on racks, shelves, or bins according to part number, size, type, or usage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food‑safe stockroom, dock, and storage areas.
• Apply 5S and stock rotation principles to ensure efficiency and contamination prevention.
• Protect stored materials from damage, deterioration, or spoilage.
• Perform housekeeping duties to support food safety and operational excellence.

documentation, systems & reporting

• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records using computer‑based systems.
• Prepare daily logs, count sheets, inventory adjustment reports, and usage summaries.
• Compile reports related to inventory discrepancies, damaged stock, spoilage, and location changes.
• Assist with departmental reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in inventory, maintenance, and safety meetings as required.

procedures, compliance & continuous improvement

• Adhere to company policies, SOPs, GMPs, food safety, and quality system requirements.
• Support the development and improvement of standard stockroom, inventory, and asset management procedures.
• Use barcode and/or CMMS systems to receive, issue, track, and count inventory accurately.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations and food safety compliance.

food safety requirements: 

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

skills/qualifications required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Experience in a parts room, stockroom, or warehouse within food, beverage, or manufacturing environment required.
• Strong clerical and computer skills; experience with inventory systems, CMMS, or ERP software preferred. (D365)
• Knowledge of industrial machinery, MRO parts, and plant equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Highly service‑oriented with the ability to support maintenance and production teams.
• Understanding of inventory control, asset management, and GMP‑driven environments.
• Ability to identify inventory discrepancies and unusual stock movement.
• Experience using barcode systems for inventory tracking.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently without direct supervision.
• Physically able to lift, carry, and handle materials in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

work environment

• Food & Beverage manufacturing facility with exposure to warehouse, maintenance, dock, and production areas.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and material handling.
• Must adhere to PPE, sanitation, hygiene, and GMP requirements.

how fairlife nourishes you:  

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
• Our manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and a pristine work environment 

fairlife's nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location:  Goodyear, AZ

reports to :  Maintenance Supervisor

exempt/nonexempt: Nonexempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of  race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email  View email address on ziprecruiter.com .

For Recruitment Agencies

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.