If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity The Inventory Clerk is responsible for ensuring a high level of accuracy of inventory levels in the facility by performing cycle counts daily, weekly, and quarterly, and resolving all discrepancies in a timely manner.
Core Responsibilities Completes physical inventories, cycle counts, random or receipt audits, and reconciliations on a daily, monthly, or quarterly basis. Make recommendations for inventory best practices/solutions and assists with procedural changes to improve accuracy. Research inventory discrepancies, including variances in usage and cost by performing root cause analysis to identify and resolve inventory variance. Analyses whether the variances are acceptable or whether they need to be investigated further and corrected. Performs inventory computer transactions in the appropriate business software. Investigate claim emails daily and validate, document, and report any discrepancies. Make recommendations for inventory best practices/solutions and assists with procedural changes to improve accuracy. Adheres to all safety procedures / standards within the course of performing job tasks. Performs any other duties assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required. PC skills including experience with Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and Word) and SAP, preferred. Ability to utilizes an order picker and other P.I.T. equipment in the execution of counting locations. Ability to utilizes RF scanner gun to execute counting and investigate inventory variances and inventory reconciliation. Excellent attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills. Good communication skills, written and verbal. Strong problem solving, math, and analytical skills. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Previous experience in a fast-paced office is highly recommended.
Work Environment & Physical Demands The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lift 10-25 pounds consistently and/or occasionally lift/move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the warehouse. Being able to tolerate extreme cold temperatures. (Warehouse environment). Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the warehouse area. EEO/AA Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
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