Inventory Analyst - Day shift

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing finished goods inventories. This would include controlling stocking levels of all items as well as maintaining accurate inventory control to protect our company’s investment while meeting our customer’s needs.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

• Shift hours will be 6:00am-6:00pm 12 hours.*
  
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Control aged product and rotation.
• Alert management and the transportation coordinator of any discrepancies with shipments.
• Work closely with the clerk and leads concerning issues with the inventory, receipts or shipments.
• Work with MFI locations for intercompany shipments and discrepancies.
• Preparation of documents, reconciliation of inventory, investigate OD&D’s.
• Work with customer service, supervisor, and manager concerning inventory shortages for customers.
• Closely watch and monitor the tasks in TRM for any issues or completion.
• Watch the product needs and ensure inbound receipts are completed in order as needed.
• Work with QA and Customer Service for return orders.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills for working with other departments, customer service, coworkers and answering incoming calls.
• Promote teamwork within your team and between teams by communicating in a positive and pleasant manner.
• General office duties to include answering phones, faxing and filing documents.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum one year experience in warehousing and computer skills. Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to use standard office technology such as a computer, copier/fax machine and phone system.
• High school diploma or G.E.D or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Effectively read, write and speak English.
• Strong math and configuration is necessary
  
  
  

The pay range for this position is $22.19 to $32.18 per hour.