Inventory Specialist
Hy-Vee
Inventory Specialist
At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Title: Inventory Specialist
Location: Hy-Vee Beverage Mfg.
FLSA: Hourly
Revision Date: 5/2026
General Function
The Inventory Specialist oversees all warehouse operations, ensuring all materials and finished goods are prepared, shipped and received on time. Coordinates with all departments in plant to contribute to overall plant goals effectively.
Reporting Relations
Accountable and Reports to: Production Manager
Positions that Report to you: None
Core Competencies
- Great communication
- Leadership coaching
- Takes initiative
- Planning & Coordinating
- Computer Knowledge
- Continuous Improvement
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Oversees all daily operations, in warehouse including; shipping, receiving, forklift operation and inventory control.
- Coordinates and communicates with Production, Process Pro, Purchasing and PDI.
- Print purchase orders, reconciles purchase orders to receiving documents, makes adjustments as needed for proper payment
- Oversees the timely loading/unloading of inbound and outbound shipments.
- Uphold that all policies, quality processes and procedures are followed.
- Implementing process improvements to increase productivity and workflow.
- Follow all safety regulations and holding team accountable.
- Must be able to complete provided forklift certification program.
- Must ensure product quality through proper rotation and handling of product.
- Adhere and demonstrate Safety processes and procedures.
- Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Uphold that all Company policies, quality processes and procedures are followed.
Secondary Responsibilities and Duties
- Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
- Ability to problem solve under time constraints.
- Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
- Collaborates with other departments.
- Put product away via forklift or pallet jack.
- Replenish production area when needed.
Physical Requirements
- Must be physically able to perform medium work: exerting up to 65 lbs. of force to move objects. (boxes of beef weight between 60-65lbs)
- Visual requirements include vision from 20 inches or less to 20 feet or more with or without correction, color vision, field of vision, and depth perception.
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities:
- Stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, standing, feeling, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, bending, and repetitive motions
Skills and Abilities Required to Perform Job:
- Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies orally or in writing.
- Must be able to operate power industrial trucks including, pallet jacks and stand up forklift.
- Must be able to solve practical problems.
- Must be able to perform simple addition, fraction, and subtraction problems.
- Must have basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
Working Conditions
The duties of this position are performed in an office and receiving dock. Primarily in a temperature controlled environment but may have exposure to extreme weather temperatures on occasions.
Equipment/Programs used to Perform Job
Office equipment including telephone, 10-key calculator, copier and fax. Printers, terminals and PC with ProcessPro software, mainframe, spreadsheet software, handheld radio and AWS scan Guns. Pallet jacks and forklift.
Contacts
Has daily contact with Hy-Vee distribution centers, production, and vendors.
Minimum Education/Experience Required to Perform Job
High school or equivalent experience. Basic Computer knowledge necessary. At least one to three years of similar or related work experience.
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Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.
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