at United Natural Foods Inc in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
PURPOSE
The Inventory Disposition Processor will be responsible for pulling and processing salvage product as directed from Procurement, inventory control and/or any chargebacks. This associate will collaborate with cross-functional departments and local operations leadership to reconcile and respond to damage and returned products. They will also help support inventory projects and programs to ensure accuracy and in compliance with service levels.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM
Starting Pay: $21.97
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide guidance regarding Damage and Returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers
- Sign and date all pick up documents and return to inventory control coordinator for SOX recorded keeping
- Pull salvage product using reports generated by Quality Control using the "pull date" column
- Build stable, secure pallets with the pulled product and label with pallet number tag
- Enter items pulled on excel spreadsheet itemizing by pallet
- Pull any product to be salvaged as directed by buying department, inventory control department or by chargeback
- Correctly fill out chargeback paperwork and return to inventory control coordinator
- Make necessary inventory adjustments within the system
- Run appropriate reports to identify and action products that need to be pulled
- Coordinate and load salvage pickups with salvage dealer
- Communicate information as needed with inventory control, reclaim, Quality Control, buying department and warehouse supervision
- Receive, review, and respond to emails regarding salvage product using good communication skills
- Be able to safely operate forklift and pallet jack in conjunction with job duties
- Execute and validate Intercompany Transfers
- Performs other relevant job duties as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/ Certifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
Experience
- Pallet jack certification required
- 2-3 years of experience as a selector, lift operator preferred
- 1-2 years of data entry experience preferred
Knowledge
- Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
- Understanding of safety guidelines
- Understanding of paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
- Strong knowledge of applicable warehouse mgmt. system and RF system
Skills/Abilities
- Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data
- Ability to partner with a wide variety of people both in person and virtually
- Ability to problem solve and collaborate to seek resolution
- Strong communication skills; both written and oral applications
- Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative
- Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks
- Proficiency in PC software tools for reports, analysis, and audits. MS Outlook, Word and Excel experience required
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to lift between 40-60 pounds daily and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
- Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
