fairlife, LLC Looking for Quality Specialist – Inventory Control in Coopersville MI Full Time

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.

With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health; and fairlife® Light Ice Cream.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

The company is driven by its values of caring for the people, animals, and planet it touches across its business. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information: fairlife, LLC complies with the federal contractor COVID-19 vaccination mandate, which requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 18, 2022, except for those with documented and approved medical or religious accommodations. Prior to starting with fairlife, successful candidates will be required to: (i) be at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 and in the process of getting fully vaccinated; (ii) be able to provide fairlife with proof of vaccination, or (iii) have applied for and received a medical or religious-based accommodation to be exempt from the mandatory vaccination policy.

job purpose:

This person is responsible for overall general assurance that finished goods release criteria is met and non-conforming material inventories in the factory & outside storage locations are reconciled.  This position will provide key support for the quality department regarding inventory management and effective internal controls. The specialist will be responsible for maintaining inventory control on quality holds, as well as to manage and maintain inventory aspects of the hold and release procedure.

responsibilities:

• Responsible for working in accordance with our documented Quality System and for verifying that products are approved for release across the network.
• Quality hold inventory management at fairlife sites and our offsite locations (3PL) as well as assisting these offsite locations in managing these hold materials.
• Conducts daily/weekly reconciling inventory systems regarding quality holds.
• Assist with the documentation for destruction (COD’s) of finished goods, ingredients, and materials.
• Assist in resolving issues on any material discrepancy that includes quantity, correct material, and status to ensure batch traceability.
• Ensure records affecting quality metrics are adequately captured, analyzed, and communicated to management.
• Support product recall/return process through electronic identification and segregation of product.
• Act as a liaison to Supply Chain (may include transportation quality, restack guidelines, approval of services required in the field, chain of custody).
• Executing or assisting in assigned quality tasks as needed (may include pre-approving materials, new material introductions, obsolete/expired materials monitoring).
• Perform a variety of other duties as may be assigned by management.

skills/qualifications required:

• Minimum of 3+ years related experience with quality control and inventory management, may substitute for associates degree or higher.  
• College level verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, write, and understand English is required.
• Skilled with computers; Microsoft Office (Excel) and Inventory Management Systems. Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar enterprise (ERP) or warehouse management system (WMS) is strongly preferred.
• Must be attentive to detail, results oriented, and able to work with numbers including reading, recording, and counting large quantities accurately.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to effectively interact with all levels of staff. Must be able to work independently, respond quickly to problems, quickly adapt to change, manage multiple priorities, as well as effectively work as a team.

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 40-45 hours sitting/standing/walking/lifting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule possibly including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

position location: Coopersville, MI or Goodyear, AZ

reports to: Field Technical Quality Manager

travel requirements:  10%

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers fairlife.com.