Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist

Foodservice business is booming! We’re expanding our team and looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team!

Karat Packaging (Nasdaq symbol ‘KRT’) by Lollicup USA, Inc, headquartered in Chino, CA, is the manufacturer of Karat® food disposable goods and Tea Zone® beverage products, the distributor of other leading brands’ coffee & tea ingredients, & specializes in custom print and innovative packaging. We have been recognized for our thermoforming plastic capabilities in North America to produce cups and food packaging products that allow us to offer competitive pricing throughout our distribution network (currently 6 regional warehouses are located in CA, HI, NJ, SC, TX, WA), and services to chain accounts such as Panda Express, Flame Broiler, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and more.

Corporate Website: www.karatpackaging.com

Corporate Website: www.karatpackaging.com

Warehouse Inventory Staff is responsible for the maintaining accurate records of inventory. This position reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Maintains and updates inventory records
  • Performs all daily activities necessary to maintain effective inventory management procedures
  • Plans and implements a recoup program to ensure all damaged/defective product is accounted for and properly handled by either dumping, salvaging or returning to stock
  • Ensures corrective measures to prevent discrepancies
  • Develops a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location
  • Performs weekly cycle counts and adjusts systems as necessary
  • Develops a program to maintain tight security over the inventory
  • Maintains accurate inventory records to help facilities shortage detection
  • Maintains confidentiality of inventory records to authorized personnel
  • Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives, Supervisors, and Warehouse
  • Performs duties as instructed by management

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Performs duties as instructed by management
  • At least 2 years’ experience in similar position
  • Computer applications experience using MS Office
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
  • Excellent customer service skills

Other:

  • Must be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.
  • Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
  • Must have no issues with heights.
  • Lift and move totes up to 50 pounds.
  • Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
  • Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including weekend’s holidays as needed by the customer.

COMPENSATION:

  • This is a full time position in Chino, CA
  • $16.00-$17.00 p/h DOE + health/dental/vision (after passing probation period) and 401(k) + company match after one year of employment. Other miscellaneous perks may include: up to 30% off at Lollicup® Coffee & Tea corporate-owned stores, Company Dinners, and annual Company Trip.

HOW TO APPLY: Email hr.admin@karatpackaging.com with Subject Inventory Staff OR apply in person with resume to address: 6185 Kimball Ave., Chino, CA 91708, between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.