Primary Objective: 

The Inventory Control Assistant manages inventory, including ordering, tracking, and storing items. They are responsible for maintaining all types of inventory including food, cleaning chemicals, paper goods and maintenance supplies.

Essential Functions and Scope:

• Responsible for following dietician approved menus for food order placement in collaboration with Kitchen Supervisor as approved by Program Services Director
• Responsible for receiving deliveries,  order pick-up and order sorting into storage
• Assist in deliveries of meals to homes
• Maintains par level inventory in group homes including food pantry, refrigerator / freezers and storage supplies
• Replenishes condiments and other items as needed
• Delivers groceries and household items to homes on a weekly basis
• Monitors and records temperatures as necessary of refrigerator / freezers and storage areas
• Cleans and sanitizes storage areas
• Organizes, plans and manages time effectively to complete assignments
• Provides input to kitchen staff about items to purchase for Enrichment Center, homes and department
• Makes purchases at supply vendors being mindful of the budget
• Turns in purchase receipts weekly to Business Administrative Assistant for processing
• Receives printer toner, delivers and installs it in the group homes
• Assist maintenance with inventory, transport vehicles to repair shops and basic general maintenance in areas worked when needed
• Attends all required trainings/meetings and remains current on any applicable certifications
• Responsible for personal payroll tracking including but not limited to clocking in and out appropriately
• Meets monthly with Activity Enrichment Center Manager to sign off and approve all purchases made
• Other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge skill and abilities to perform job duties: 

• High school graduate and/or GED required. 
• Computer skills to include Excel 
• Knowledge of basic inventory control preferred.
• Must have valid TN driver’s license.

Competencies: 

• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others.
• Trustworthy and responsible usage of company credit card.
• General office equipment including computers and printers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow procedures, instructions, laws and policies
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization. Must be an effective team member.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is understood that the organization reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.