Dry Goods / Materials Coordinator - 1st shift

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Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lafayette, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for inventory control of materials and ingredients, material planning, and coordinating inbound shipments. The role ensures production has necessary materials while supporting food safety and warehouse operations.

Qualifications

You have general warehouse operations knowledge and strong organizational, time management, and communication skills. You are proficient with warehouse systems and possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain it is also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

inventory control

material planning

warehouse coordination

warehouse reports

forecasting

planning documents

inbound shipments

receiving schedules

receiving paperwork

material planning workbooks

pull sheets

production scheduling

food safety

environmental health & safety

fork truck certification

Job Description

Are you tired of doing the same thing day in and day out for a company who doesn’t value your dedication? 

Don’t wait any longer for that great career opportunity because here it is! Apply today to Ice Cream Specialties for our Dry Goods/ Inventory Coordinator Position.

Join our team today and look forward to a challenging but extremely rewarding career with our team!

As an ICS Dry Goods Coordinator, you will be a valuable member of the warehouse and operations team responsible for supporting inventory control, material planning, warehouse coordination, and ensuring production has the materials and ingredients needed to keep operations running efficiently.

Grow your career with us! This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with overtime and Saturdays required based on business needs. Employees are eligible for a $0.65 increase upon successful review, along with annual merit increases. Paid lunch and breaks included!

Check out our benefits and incentives!

  • Orientation to help you succeed
  • Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision) as low as $13/week for all 3!
  • Retirement/401K
  • Vacation + PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
  • Free ice cream on your breaks!

What are the Dry Goods Coordinator position responsibilities?

  • Inventory control over materials and ingredients
  • Maintain and update warehouse reports, forecasts, and planning documents
  • Coordinate inbound shipments and receiving schedules
  • Process and verify receiving paperwork
  • Maintain material planning workbooks and pull sheets
  • Assist with production scheduling and warehouse meetings
  • Track inbound damages and complete reports with photos
  • Support warehouse operations and assist supervisors as needed
  • Support food safety and environmental health & safety programs
  • Fill in for warehouse personnel when needed
  • Other duties assigned by management

What essential skills and experience are required?

  • General warehouse operations knowledge preferred
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer experience and proficiency with warehouse systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong sense of urgency and accountability
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fork truck certification or ability to become certified
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

What is the work environment for a Dry Goods Coordinator?

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a fast-paced team environment with frequent interaction across departments. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

What are the physical demands for this position?

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time and regularly bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift materials. Frequent lifting of products and warehouse materials is required, including items weighing up to 50-100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Corrected hearing is also required.

Ice Cream Specialties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: We will reach out to you via email after reviewing your application. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive anything from us within 3-4 business days.

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Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include over 500 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion. Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products. With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers. Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com. Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com. And don't forget to visit our coupon page https://www.prairiefarms.com/coupons for savings on many of award-winning dairy products!
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