Warehouse Inventory Specialist

We’re a Minneapolis company that prides itself on establishing lasting customer relationships. We prioritize building our brands through honest practices, education, great customer relationships, and delivering high-quality and efficacious products.

We are looking for someone to join our small but mighty warehouse team. We work in a fun, collaborative, diverse, adventurous, and open-minded environment. We seek proactive, accountable people focused on continuous learning and growth to push themselves and our businesses forward.

Position Purpose

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for implementing company inventory policies and procedures while minimizing inventory/instrument investment and maintaining accurate records.

As the Inventory Specialist, you share responsibility for the fulfillment of orders and receiving shipments. Your work directly impacts our shipping and customer satisfaction goals. Your dedication and efficiency ensure we not only meet but exceed these goals.

This role involves both computer and warehouse work. You will perform various functions, including receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders.

This role best suits a solution-based go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 Years of Working in an Inventory Specialist Role

• Experience with Barcode Scanning System

Qualifications

The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

• At Least 21 Years of Age

• Highly Detail-Oriented with the Ability to Complete Assignments Both Accurately and Efficiently

• Positive Attitude, Adaptable and Thrives in a Dynamic, Ever-Changing Environment

• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication and Presentation Skills to Effectively Communicate with Team, Customers, and Vendors

• Proficient with Inventory Control Systems

• Strong Interpersonal Skills with a Successful, Proven Track Record of Developing Strong Relationships and Meeting/Exceeding Goals

• Demonstrates Approachability, Composure, and Tact

• Solutions Oriented, Self-Motivated, and Results Driven

• Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Flexibility in Scheduling Monday through Friday

• Strong Organizational Skills with the Ability to Multi-Task and Handle Competing Priorities

• Desire to Continuously Learn, Grow, and Improve Workflow

• Ability to Work Independently and as a Team

• Team Player with the Ability to Effectively Interact and Work Cross-Functionally with All Departments to Meet Business Goals and Objectives

• Proficient Computer Skills in Excel and Word

• Must Be Able to Lift 50 lbs Regularly

• Ability to Stand and Walk for 8 Hour Shift

• Drivers License

• Reliable Transportation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accepts, Verifies, Inspects, and Records All Deliveries

• Open Skids, Crates, and Other Containers

• Operate a Pallet Jack

• Sort and Place Materials into Inventory According to Organizational Standards

• Prepare Orders by Pulling Materials, Packing Boxes, and Placing Orders in the Delivery Area According to Priority to Meet or Exceed Production Goals

• Maintains a Safe and Organized Work Environment by Keeping Shelves, Pallet Areas, and Work Stations Neat and Ready for Tours with Potential Clients.

• Maintain Certified Organic Logs

• Inventory Control/Record Integrity

• Visits Stock Points Routinely to Verify Assets and Address Concerns as Required.

• Research Variances and Determine the Root Cause

• Lead and Participate in Physical Inventory Counts

• Take Responsibility for On-Hand Inventory and the Physical and Systematic Locations

• Communicate with Ownership, Department Heads, and Sales Team About Incoming and Outgoing Orders

• Investigate and Resolve Customer Issues and Ensure Customer Satisfaction While Maintaining the Integrity of the Company

• Ensure Compliance with Legal Guidelines and Global Organic Distro Standards and Policies 

• Follow all Company Safety Procedures, Policies, and SOPs

• Perform Other Duties and Ad Hoc Projects as Assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you adaptable and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment?
• Are you solution-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven?

Experience:

• Inventory management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person