Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring experienced Inventory Specialist for a Food Manufacturing facility located in Manteno, IL

Weekly pay

Shift: 1st

Pay: $19.50 – 20.00

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Nexus Employment

291 Southcreek Drive

Manteno, IL 60950

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities: **

• Serve as the first point of contact for all inbound and outbound materials moving between the warehouse and production floor.

• Verify that all materials issued to production align with the

  **

  **Bill of Materials (BOM) and that correct quantities, item codes, and descriptions are used.

• Record lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities for all materials issued to and returned from production.

• Maintain traceability for every ingredient and packaging component used in each batch or run, ensuring complete compliance with

  **

  **SQF, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards.

• Identify and isolate any materials with incorrect labeling, expired dates, or quality concerns, escalating issues immediately to Quality or Production Management.

• Update the company’s

  ERP or inventory management system in real-time to reflect all movements of raw and finished materials.

• Support periodic cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of discrepancies, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented.

• Verify product staging and line setups against production schedules and recipes prior to each run.

• Communicate proactively with line leads and production supervisors regarding shortages, substitutions, or material discrepancies.

• Monitor material usage throughout production shifts and reconcile variances between actual consumption and system usage.

• Ensure proper labeling and identification of all return materials, partial pallets, and unused items before returning them to inventory.

• Support coordination of material changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and accurate inventory adjustments.

• Track and communicate

  yield variances

  or unusual usage patterns to the Inventory or CI teams for investigation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse, production, or inventory control (food manufacturing preferred).

• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including FIFO rotation, lot control, and reconciliation.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and data entry systems).

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.

• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching overhead, and moving between office and production areas.

• Must be able to work in cold environments when verifying or handling ingredients.

• Regular use of computer systems for data entry and reporting (approx. 50% of shift).

• Must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.