Inventory Control Material Handler | Afternoon Shift

KIT Recruitment is partnering with a food production company to hire an Inventory Control Material Handler. You’ll keep physical inventory and ERP records aligned, reconcile production work orders and yields, and get materials and records ready for the next day’s production.

Inventory Control Material Handler Details

• Pay — $24.00 per hour plus a $1.00 hourly shift premium, for a total of $25.00 per hour on the afternoon shift.
• Schedule — Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight.
• Training — The first 2–3 weeks are on the day shift.
• Overtime — Opportunities after 8 hours worked in a day. Saturday work is paid at time and a half, and Sunday work is paid at double time.
• Pay increases — Eligible for a $0.50 per hour performance-based increase at each of the following milestones: 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.

Inventory Control Material Handler Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and monthly inventory counts. Compare physical quantities with ERP records and investigate discrepancies.
• Review and balance production work orders, reconciling material usage and finished product yields against what was recorded in the system.
• Prepare inventory and work orders for the next day’s production.
• Record inventory movements accurately and verify that skids are stored in the correct locations with the correct lot information.
• Safely operate Dockstocker and Reach forklifts to move and stage materials and finished products in refrigerated areas.
• Report inventory discrepancies and follow site procedures for equipment operation, pedestrian safety, and safe lifting.

Inventory Control Material Handler Qualifications

• Valid certifications for both Dockstocker and Reach forklifts.
• Hands-on inventory control experience, including cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, work order balancing, and yield reconciliation.
• Extensive hands-on ERP experience. Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), SAP, or another ERP system is acceptable.
• Experience working in a refrigerated warehouse or production environment.
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work and communicate inventory discrepancies clearly.

Working Conditions

• Work takes place in refrigerated production and warehouse areas, including coolers and freezers.
• The role may involve lifting or moving cases weighing up to 23 kg (approximately 51 lb).
• Steel-toed safety boots and hearing protection are required.