Inventory Control Associate Jobs in Smithfield, VA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Mid shift

Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM; ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Rate: $23 - $25 per hour

Why you will love working at Maola®:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Auditor is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, process compliance, and adherence to company standards throughout warehouse operations. This role conducts routine audits of inventory, shipping, receiving, product rotation, and warehouse procedures to identify discrepancies, minimize losses, and improve operational efficiency. The Warehouse Auditor works closely with warehouse leadership and team members to verify inventory integrity, investigate variances, maintain accurate records, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a critical role in maintaining food safety, quality standards, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Audit all inbound and outbound loads to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Audit shipping, receiving, storage, and order fulfillment processes for compliance with SOPs
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes of variances.
• Verify product rotation, date code management, and adherence to food safety requirements.
• Review warehouse documentation, reports, and transactions for accuracy.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and operational procedures.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to warehouse management.
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements to reduce errors and inventory loss.
• Assist with annual physical inventories and special audit projects as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all audit records and findings.
• Responsible for proper outbound loads and staging of product
• Responsible for ensuring training and coaching of Shipping/Receiving Associates
• Loads and unloads product in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for the accurate loading of all palletized orders.
• Receives incoming products and stock into designated areas.
• Cleans up all debris and hoses down area immediately after any spills.
• Notifies shift supervisor immediately of any breakdowns or any mixed products.
• Sets aside “mistake products” for inventory and re-stocking.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports to ensure accurate inventory counts.
• Lift and stack boxes of products in cooler.
• Additional duties as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Previous warehouse, inventory control, auditing, or logistics experience.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to investigate issues, identify trends, and provide recommendations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

• The use of common hand tools and occasionally sharp tools are involved.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.  Wet/slippery work conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
• The warehouse area is maintained at cooler temps, 34-38 degrees.

Maola Local Dairies® is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products.  Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.