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Inventory Operations Specialist

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Inventory Operation Specialist - Food Facility

Location:

Vernon Hills, IL

Schedule:

Full-time (8-hour shifts with two paid 15-minute breaks)

Environment:

Cold storage, multi-building facility

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented

Inventory Operations Specialist

to manage inventory across our manufacturing operation. This role is essential to maintaining accurate stock records, supporting production planning, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll work closely with the Office Manager and General Manager, and occasionally assist production and packaging teams.

✅ Must-Have Qualifications

Fluent in

English ;

Spanish

is a plus

Ability to

lift 50–70 lbs

(e.g., boxes of spices and meat)

Comfortable being

on your feet for up to 7.5 hours/day

Willing to

work between two adjacent buildings , regardless of weather

Able to

work in cold environments

Key Responsibilities

Record daily deliveries of products, packaging, raw meat, ingredients, and consumables

Input inventory data into system, including

lot numbers

for traceability

Create

batch records

to remove used inventory from the database

Notify purchasing team when stock levels are low

Generate monthly reports:

Complete inventory

Raw ingredients

Product sold

Assist with

quarterly physical inventories

(minimum of 4 per year)

Support production and packaging teams when inventory tasks are complete

Technical Skills Required

Basic proficiency in

computers and typing

Experience with

inventory systems , including:

Scan guns

Labeling tools

Inventory management software

Familiarity with

Google Sheets

and

data entry

Ideal Candidate Traits

Proactive and willing to help others during downtime

Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarity

Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively

Company DescriptionLabor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!Company DescriptionLabor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.\r\n\r\nThank you!