Checker

WHY WE NEED YOU:

The Checker plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, quality, and integrity of inventory management processes. With perishable goods such as meat, marine products, and vegetables, maintaining proper storage conditions and accurate inventory records is essential to prevent spoilage, minimize losses, and meet customer demands. Checkers help verify incoming and outgoing shipments, monitor inventory levels, and ensure compliance with storage protocols, contributing to the efficient operation and reputation of the facility.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Incoming Inspection: Receive incoming shipments of meat, marine products, and vegetables, inspecting containers, pallets, and packages for damage, discrepancies, and quality issues, and verifying quantities against shipping documents.
• Inventory Management: Update inventory records using electronic inventory management systems or manual logs, recording receipt, storage location, and disposition of products accurately to maintain real-time inventory visibility and traceability.
• Product Rotation: Monitor product shelf life, expiration dates, and storage conditions, ensuring proper rotation of stock and adherence to first-in-first-out (FIFO) or first-expiry-first-out (FEFO) principles to minimize product spoilage and waste.
• Order Picking and Staging: Prepare orders for shipment by selecting products from inventory, verifying accuracy against customer orders, assembling orders on pallets or containers, and staging them for loading onto delivery vehicles.
• Quality Control: Conduct quality checks on products, including visual inspection, temperature monitoring, and sensory evaluation, to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, product inspections, and quality control checks, ensuring documentation is up-to-date, organized, and accessible for auditing and regulatory compliance.
• Communication: Coordinate with warehouse staff, supervisors, and delivery personnel to facilitate efficient workflow, resolve discrepancies, and communicate any issues or concerns related to inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, regulations, and company policies in handling products, operating equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the storage area to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in inspecting products, recording inventory data, and ensuring accuracy in order fulfillment to minimize errors and maintain quality standards.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating demands.
• Reliability: Dependability and consistency in performing duties accurately and efficiently, demonstrating reliability in handling time-sensitive tasks, meeting productivity goals, and taking initiative.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, work schedules, and operational needs, demonstrating resilience and resourcefulness in addressing challenges and meeting business objectives.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform tasks requiring physical stamina, including standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and working in cold storage environments.

BONUS SKILLS:

• Food Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety regulations, hygiene practices, and hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) principles can enhance understanding of product handling requirements and quality assurance processes.
• Forklift Operation: Certification or experience in operating forklifts or other material handling equipment for moving pallets, loading/unloading shipments, and organizing storage areas can improve efficiency in warehouse operations.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in using inventory management software, barcode scanners, or handheld devices for data entry, inventory tracking, and order processing can streamline administrative tasks and improve accuracy in inventory management.
• Temperature Control Knowledge: Understanding of temperature control requirements for perishable products and familiarity with temperature monitoring devices and procedures can help ensure product quality and compliance with storage protocols.

Overall, the Checker plays a vital role in maintaining inventory accuracy, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Their attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities are essential for success in this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person