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Our Opportunity: Ingredient Control Coordinator

Status: Full-time Day Shift

Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Summary:
The Ingredient Control Coordinator primarily manages the scheduling of ingredient deliveries and holds primary responsibility for verifying and aligning physical and systematic inventory of all ingredients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Communicates with customers and vendors to schedule specific appointment times for 80+ deliveries per month
  • Holds customers and vendors accountable to deliver per agreed upon appointments and maintains related KPIs
  • Maintain and coordinate the inbound delivery log verification against scheduled deliveries
  • Drives a forklift in order to pull inventory for physical verification as well as maintain organization according to FEFO/customer/item
  • Holds primary responsibility for cycle counting of ingredients at all locations
  • Adjusts inventory using SAP/Data Collection in order to align physical to book
  • Maintains awareness of production schedule and appoints deliveries to arrive at optimal timing in accordance with an appropriate balance availability for production and minimizing unnecessary overstock
  • Investigates discrepancies in ingredient inventory to not only correct inventory, but to perform root cause investigation and explain why inventory requires adjustment
  • Maintains ingredient bin integrity
  • Tracks, compiles, and publishes KPI’s for ingredient inventory
  • Maintains and adjusts inventory in SAP and additional Customer portals, as needed
  • Partake in general warehouse upkeep tasks (removal of broken pallets, cleaning ingredient spills, etc.)
  • Maintain organization of raw ingredients according to the F.E.F.O principle
  • Help to ensure all ingredients are stored according to their manufacturer label requirements, special Customer storage requirements (ex. temperature), and allergen handling requirements
  • Manages “On Hold” and expiring ingredients physically and systematically, regularly analyzing the 30/60/90-day expiration reports to minimize the impact of ingredient loss and avoid the accidental use of on-hold ingredients
  • Coordinate the collection and shipment of ingredient sampling
  • Communicate internally and with Customer representatives to coordinate disposition of held nonconforming ingredients and execute the proper destruction of ingredients as necessary
  • Create Certificates of Destruction for ingredients that were destroyed under the authority of the owner of the ingredient and provide to the Customer once completed
  • Coordinate outbound ingredient shipments upon the occasional request
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment according to SOP’s & GMP’s
  • Transport ingredient pallets via double forklift, including stacking up to 4 high in ambient, refrigerated, and frozen storage spaces
  • Other duties may be assigned

Position Requirements:

• • High school diploma or equivalent combination of related experience and training required.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role or relevant training preferred.
  • Forklift experience required; SAP experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Strong math, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and effectively apply the technical skills necessary to perform essential job duties.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
  • Professional demeanor with a commitment to teamwork, ethical conduct, and positive working relationships.
  • Commitment to promoting the company's Mission Statement and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.
  • Willingness to follow direction, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute ideas to enhance the work environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• • Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands with dexterity, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move moderate weights and occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights.
  • Ability to meet the visual demands of the position, including distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • Ability to work in walk-in cooler and freezer environments and tolerate varying seasonal temperatures within a warehouse setting.
  • Ability to work around industrial forklifts and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and flammable or corrosive ingredients.
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment with occasional loud noise levels.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Carolina Beverage Group is a world-class specialty beverage co-packer for leading beverage brands.

Headquartered in Mooresville, NC with additional locations in Cold Spring, MN and Fort Worth, TX, we are incredibly proud of the strong team we have built with over 1,000 hard-working team members. Our ownership investments continue to bring new equipment & expansive operations to all locations providing ample opportunities across all locations in a variety of roles and departments including production, blending, ingredients, quality, maintenance and warehousing.

What’s In It For You?

At Carolina Beverage Group, we believe in supporting the well-being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• • Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match after your first pay date to help you plan for the future.
  • Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Free Uniforms
  • Referral Bonuses

At Carolina Beverage Group, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and support to grow your career, all while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and employee empowerment.

If you're ready to make your mark in an industry-leading company and take your career to the next level, join CBG today!