Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper - Manteno, IL

Our client, a leading food production company, is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join their team for a 3-month contract. 
 

Job Title: Gatekeeper

Location: Manteno, IL

Pay Range: $19.57-$20.70

Shift: 2nd

What's the Job?
 

Inventory Control & Traceability

• Serve as the first point of contact for all inbound and outbound materials moving between the warehouse and production floor.
• Verify that all materials issued to production align with the Bill of Materials (BOM) and that correct quantities, item codes, and descriptions are used.
• Record lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities for all materials issued to and returned from production.
• Maintain traceability for every ingredient and packaging component used in each batch or run, ensuring complete compliance with SQF, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards.
• Identify and isolate any materials with incorrect labeling, expired dates, or quality concerns, escalating issues immediately to Quality or Production Management.
• Update the company’s ERP or inventory management system in real-time to reflect all movements of raw and finished materials.
• Support periodic cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of discrepancies, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented.

Production Support

• Verify product staging and line setups against production schedules and recipes prior to each run.
• Communicate proactively with line leads and production supervisors regarding shortages, substitutions, or material discrepancies.
• Monitor material usage throughout production shifts and reconcile variances between actual consumption and system usage.
• Ensure proper labeling and identification of all return materials, partial pallets, and unused items before returning them to inventory.
• Support coordination of material changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and accurate inventory adjustments.
• Track and communicate yield variances or unusual usage patterns to the Inventory or CI teams for investigation.
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• What's Needed: 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse, production, or inventory control (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including FIFO rotation, lot control, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and data entry systems).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Chance to develop skills in food manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Workplace safety and health are prioritized.

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