Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring experienced Inventory Specialist for a Food Manufacturing facility located in Manteno, IL
Weekly pay
Shift: 1st
Pay: $19.50 – 20.00
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Nexus Employment
291 Southcreek Drive
Manteno, IL 60950
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the first point of contact for all inbound and outbound materials moving between the warehouse and production floor.
- Verify that all materials issued to production align with the****Bill of Materials (BOM) and that correct quantities, item codes, and descriptions are used.
- Record lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities for all materials issued to and returned from production.
- Maintain traceability for every ingredient and packaging component used in each batch or run, ensuring complete compliance with****SQF, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards.
- Identify and isolate any materials with incorrect labeling, expired dates, or quality concerns, escalating issues immediately to Quality or Production Management.
- Update the company’sERP or inventory management system in real-time to reflect all movements of raw and finished materials.
- Support periodic cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of discrepancies, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented.
- Verify product staging and line setups against production schedules and recipes prior to each run.
- Communicate proactively with line leads and production supervisors regarding shortages, substitutions, or material discrepancies.
- Monitor material usage throughout production shifts and reconcile variances between actual consumption and system usage.
- Ensure proper labeling and identification of all return materials, partial pallets, and unused items before returning them to inventory.
- Support coordination of material changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and accurate inventory adjustments.
- Track and communicateyield variancesor unusual usage patterns to the Inventory or CI teams for investigation.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse, production, or inventory control (food manufacturing preferred).
- Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including FIFO rotation, lot control, and reconciliation.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and data entry systems).
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching overhead, and moving between office and production areas.
- Must be able to work in cold environments when verifying or handling ingredients.
- Regular use of computer systems for data entry and reporting (approx. 50% of shift).
- Must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
