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Inventory Control Technician - 2nd Shift - 4:30pm-1am- Mon - Fri

Allen Distribution, Fort Worth, TX, United States


Job Type
Full-time

Job Title
Inventory Control Technician

Department
Operations

Reports To
General Manager

Position Type
Full Time

Schedule
2nd Shift – 4:30pm–1am – Monday to Friday with overtime when required

Pay
Up to $23.00 per hour with $1.00 shift differential

Purpose of Position
Maintain and monitor inventory levels and product movement for accuracy

Values and Business Practices

Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude

We treat everybody with respect and dignity

We operate with high business ethics

We are a good corporate citizen

We value our professional relationships

We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”

We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities

Company Expectations
Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility
Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open‑minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi‑task).

Reliability
Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude
Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn
Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative
Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre‑shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc. Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.

Quality of Work
Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions
Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc.

Communication
Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance
Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Safety
Follows all rules, guideline, and practices. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.

Position Competency

Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft office, accurate data entry skills, WMS, document scanning, copying and basic office skills

Good communication skills

Ability to perform basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills

Ability to understand the production schedule

1‑3 years’ experience in Inventory Control

Count back inventory reconciliation

Inventory audits for outbound shipments

Self‑starter/self motivated; ability to work independently as well in a group settings

Interface directly with customers on inventory adjustments

Position Expectations
Production Support

Coordinate product and packaging material inventory use.

Do inventory audits and cycle counts as required.

Ability to coordinate, problem solve, and communicate inventory issues to customers, vendors, and Production Planner.

Coordinate the product recoup operation.

Backfill on production lines as needed.

Safety

Follow established Dock Safety policy.

Complete the Motorized Equipment Daily Inspection sheet.

Report all equipment malfunctions to manager and/or maintenance immediately.

Wear PPEs as required.

Follow safety and security policies and SOPs.

Quality

Collect samples when requested by customers.

Work with Production Planner to coordinate packaging material changes.

Work with customers/vendors/Production Planner to resolve quality issues.

Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.

Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Initiative

Interface directly with customers and maintain a professional and courteous relationship.

Ensure customer requests are responded to within an hour. Provide customer with an estimated time of completion including factual response.

Immediately escalate to management customer's complaint (i.e. inabilities to meet customer requests or customer reported errors).

Food Safety & Quality

Follow food/safety SOPs and AIB standards.

Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Salary Description
$23.00 + $1.00 Shift Diff/Hourly

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