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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Helps maintain the accuracy of computer perpetual inventory.
• Assists in identifying variances in the computer perpetual inventory and makes corrections in the computer inventory.
• Assists in monitoring and analyzing slow-moving Inventory.
• Coordinates, schedules, or performs cycle counts of finished goods and bulk materials.
• Review counts or posted counts and ensure count accuracy.
• Communicates potential quality issues and addresses FEFO, age in transit, receiving discrepancies, and inventory transfer errors.
• Track missing items by reviewing transactions, including inter-org transfers, Sales orders, RMA Receipts, Credits, and Invoices.
• Assist in processing Returns to suppliers, donations, and Freight Claims
• Enters information in Oracle and maintains electronic or physical records.
• Reviews reconciliation documents to ensure the accuracy of lot numbers and informs Purchasing of any receiving issues or discrepancies.
• Assists in researching errors in production tickets, receiving reports, shipping documents, etc.
• Pulls product samples for Sales, Marketing, HR, R&D, QC, or other departments.
• Coordinates and participates in annual cycle count audits.
• Support for QA during audits and assist with lot trace and mass balance when needed.
• Adhere to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements at all times.
• Participate in safety training and initiatives to promote a workplace safety culture.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard, reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when an employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard until it is resolved. Assist with communicating safety information to new employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma, two years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred. A strong inventory control background with particular emphasis on cycle counts, inventory investigation, return to vendors, and scrap material is also preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively to groups of customers or employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and higher math functions. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Moderate level of computer data entry experience required. Forklift certification is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk, climb stairs, use hands to inspect, handle, feel, and/or use a tape dispensing gun, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to access the products on the floor or low shelves and operate a hand truck or forklift with a 24-inch step.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), raise, and/or place:

• Lift up to 55 lb. from at least 5 inches of the ground up to 62 inches high.
• Lift up to 55 lbs. from at least 5 inches off the ground to 30 inches high; transfer from 30 to 50 inches high and return to the original position.
• Lift up to 55 lb. from 12 inches to 36 inches high, transfer from 36 to 50 inches high, and return to the original position.
• Raise a 55-lb. pallet from the floor to one side, move it up to 10 feet, and return it to its original position.
• Move pallet jacks by pushing and pulling with a force of up to 42 lbs. at 36-inch height.
• Open and close truck doors. Pull down with 70 lbs. of force from 75 inches and pull up with 70 lbs. of force from 9 inches

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles, some of which are classified as allergens or irritants.

This position works in all areas of NOW’s manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging.

When working in the production environment, the employee may be exposed to all of the FDA-designated major food allergens (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp), Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans), Wheat, and Soybeans, except peanuts).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, and louder hearing protection is required in some areas.

2025 BENEFITS AT A GLANCE (https://www.nowfoods.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Benefits-at-a-Glance-2025.pdf)

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