Inventory Control Associate

About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America. Job Summary Inventory Control Associate is responsible for assisting in managing and maintaining records relating to plant production. This individual will also maintain department records for inventory, yields, tracking, shipping and receiving orders. This position will work with plant staff, accounting, logistics and customer service personnel. Essential Functions of the Job Contributes to and follows operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of inventory activities and other functions such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing. Maintain ingredients and material in a First In First Out basis (FIFO). Maintains files for all incoming and outgoing shipments. Physical inventory counts and cycle count workloads when needed. Review and completion of production batches. Works with Quality to maintain good traceability on all production documentation for audit purposes. Adheres to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes. Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required. All other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities None Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education A degree is preferred but not required. Experience One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing environment experience preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices is beneficial. Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills. Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change by participating in plant daily management systems. Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint software, and be proficient with MS Excel software. Experience with Oracle is beneficial. Travel Requirements None Work Environment/Physical Demands Approximately; 60% of work is performed in an office environment. 40% of work may involve being in the agricultural or manufacturing environment. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid Family leave Paid maternity leave 401(k) with Match Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity Paid Holidays Tuition assistance Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED #J-18808-Ljbffr