Warehouse Inventory Cycle Counter - 2nd Shift

Inventory Control Specialist

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products from warehouses in Syracuse, NY.

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy across our warehouse operations. The position is responsible for performing regular cycle counts, reconciling inventory discrepancies, processing returns & damages, and identifying root causes of inventory issues. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 5am – 1:30pm

Wages: $20.25 - $21.00 per hour

Arrive promptly and prepared for each scheduled shift

Conduct daily cycle counts and make accurate inventory adjustments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Monitor inventory reports, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed, including: Evaluate discrepancies reported on the Daily Outs recap from the 2nd shift

Complete Warehouse Receiving Error Log and Replen Error Log with all discrepancies that are identified

Process damaged goods and returns, including repacking product and returning to stock when applicable

Support quality assurance efforts by addressing recalls and investigating the root cause of mispicks, overages, or shortages

Receive and put away customer return products in the appropriate storage location and complete required paperwork and communication with accounting team to ensure proper customer credits

Assist with scheduled physical inventory counts and audits

Monitor and Maintain the Warehouse Hold & Release process including filling out the Hold & Release log, review weekly and communicate with the Purchasing department to coordinate disposition of product

Assign picking slots to new items prior to their first receipt and complete regular re-slotting of existing products based on seasonality, movement or other factors

Operate equipment (forklift, scissor lift, power jack) safely and perform pre-operational inspections prior to use

Adhere to all company policies and SQF (Safe Quality Food) protocols for product handling and storage

Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor, including selecting, cleaning, shipping and sort/segregation of incoming product

Proficiency in reading and understanding English to comprehend inbound orders and supervisor instructions

High school diploma or GED required

Inventory Control experience preferred but not required

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)