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Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Specialist - (Shift 1)

Thrive Market

Quality Assurance

Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

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ABOUT THRIVE MARKET

Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy, and sustainable products at member-only prices. Every day, we help our 1.4M+ Members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We are a profitable, half-billion-dollar revenue business proving that mission-focused companies can succeed. We are also a Certified B Corporation, recently became a Public Benefit Corporation, and are a Climate Neutral Certified company. Join us as we bring healthy and sustainable living to millions of Americans in the years to come.

THE ROLE

At Thrive Market, we have fun, we love what we do and it shows by our expansive growth. Our Thrivers are the backbone of our success.

With the continued growth of our Fulfillment Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we have some exciting employment opportunities. Come experience all that we offer and Thrive along with us!

We currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated team player as an Inventory Control/Quality Assurance Specialist. This position is responsible for all assigned tasks relating to inventory control, including maintaining inventory counts and communicating inventory needs and status to our fulfillment and operations teams.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm (overtime as needed)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Determine new SKU - forward picks
Analyze data to make decisions for inventory slotting
Prepare forward picks to optimize for sales
Must be able to keep up in a fast paced environment, and respond to demands as they arise
Assist with inventory cycle count program performing counts on our inventory daily
Pull and systematically process damaged, expired, recalled items, as needed
Communicate (both verbally and electronically) effectively amongst multiple departments using different means of communication
Consistently meets established performance standards for the role, including (but not limited to), safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork
Accurately read labels on products, product containers and packages, and follow electronic and/or paper order picking details
Must be able to lift items weighing 1 to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand/walk for 8 to 12 hours a day
Must be able to bend and/or squat to get to product(s) in lower picking levels and must be able to reach at, or above shoulder level to get to product(s) located in the higher picking locations
Must have adequate hearing to hear warnings from powered vehicles, emergency alarms, and announcements
May perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor or other functions of the operation as needed to ensure a quality experience to our members
May be exposed to fumes and odors on occasion
Moves items from one forward pick location to another based on velocity
Make sure all forward pick locations are set up correctly with accurate information
Consolidate inventory in the warehouse for better accuracy of locations
Must have knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets with the ability to use and create them
Capable of understanding velocity report and how to adjust based on these

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Preferred, 2-year degree in logistics or inventory management
Ability to physically count and move products on shelves, racks, and pallets
Ability to read and interpret documents such as inventory reports, operating procedures to ensure inventory is audited and accurate
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
Must be able to safely operate all powered equipment (forklift, electric pallet jacks, manlift)

BELONG TO A BETTER COMPANY

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Competitive pay + equity
Opportunities for advancement. We have programs that will start you on a path and train you along the way
Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
Free Thrive Market membership and discount on private label products
Casual atmosphere and great people to work with

We're a community of more than 1 Million + members who are united by a singular belief: It should be easy to find better products, support better brands, make better choices, and build a better world in the process.

Feeling intimidated or hesitant about applying because you don’t meet every requirement? Studies prove that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they do not meet every single qualification. At Thrive Market, we believe in building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture. If you are excited about this role along with our mission and values, we sincerely encourage you to apply anyway! As the great Los Angeles King Wayne Gretzky said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Take the shot!

Thrive Market is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer

At Thrive Market, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative, at all job levels, of the members we serve and the communities we operate in. We’re proud to be an inclusive company and an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If you’re thinking about joining our team, we expect that you would agree!

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at eoe@thrivemarket.com and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Ensure your Thrive Market job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Thrive Market never seeks payment from job applicants. Thrive Market recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @thrivemarket.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.thrivemarket.com.

JOB INFORMATION

Compensation Description - The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $19.00.
Rate of pay may increase over time based upon: skill, level of responsibility, additional duties, seniority, quantity or quality of production or other legitimate, business-related factors.
Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health & Wellness Benefits, Accrued PTO, and more!