Job Description

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Oakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.




The Inventory Control Tech performs coordinated cycle counts, and direct warehouse employees on proper storage location and systematic movement/transactions of daily of finished goods, dry warehouse raw materials and other packaging materials.

Responsibilities

Liaison between Warehouse operators on inventory related issues Create Systematic/physical returns raw materials to warehouse storage locations, both frozen and dry Create systematic/physical returns packaging materials to warehouse storage locations Create systematic/physical returns WIP to freezer location Monitor and track all material movements to ensure inventory accuracies Conduct daily physical inventory cycle counts in accordance with published schedule Cycle count locations with main emphasis on finished good freezer Conduct daily bin audits to ensure accuracy Conducts audits on allergens to ensure allergen policy is being adhered to Conducts counts on materials and finished goods Clears all negative inventory on daily basis and validates transfers are done properly Maintain housekeeping in dry warehouse/freezer Monitors movements to guarantee FEFO is being followed Assist in applying labels for product entering and exiting warehouse Operates lift truck in production area, raw storage area, and freezer area Works to maintain and improve on the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

At least 1 year SAP experience in a manufacturing environment At least 1 year inventory/cycle counting experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment At least 1 year forklift experience a plus Analytical - Collects and researches data Design - Demonstrates attention to detail Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance Team Work - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit Leadership - Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Follows through on commitments Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality Quantity - Completes work in timely manner Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel software. Employee will be required to communicate in a professional manner on the telephone with customers

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Work will be required in freezer. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics 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.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed required to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is constantly exposed to extreme cold (non-weather and weather), and occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (weather) and extreme heat (weather). The employee is regularly exposed to rapid changes in temperature. The employee must be able to tolerate a work environment that contains flour dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shift:

1st



We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.