Palmer Candy is looking for an Inventory Control Clerk at our Bluff St location.

Hours for this position are 6:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays, and Saturdays scheduled as needed.

Who is Palmer Candy?

The Palmer Candy Company is a progressive, innovative, fast-growing company making and selling a broad array of confections in a surprising number of markets. Nationally, we participate in almost all market segments and are one of the top suppliers in more than a few categories including bakery confections, private label bagging, bulk chocolates and contract manufacturing.

Who are We?

The Palmer family has been making candy together since 1878! We are proud of our unique history that is highlighted by five generations of family ownership and management. As a Team, we have continued to grow together, sharing in one another's triumphs, learning from our mistakes, and enjoying more than a few good laughs. We enjoy challenging convention and achieving success by delivering to our customers outstanding service, innovative programs, and terrific products.

Why work for us?

Palmer Candy has developed a culture where we treat our Team Members like family. Palmer Candy offers a full range of benefits to our Team Members. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Days

Essential Job Functions: this position provides support and backup assistance with inventory control and other administrative duties in our Highway 75 warehouse.

• Use a computer to precisely record finished production including item number, lot codes and quantities
• Conduct regular inventory counts
• Monitor lot codes and expirations of finished goods and ingredients, pull inventory and put it on hold, if necessary, and notify quality dept/sales team to get product moved accordingly
• Assist warehouse team with a variety of tasks including correcting systematic picking and receiving issues
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management

Knowledge/Skill/Abilities

• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Strong attention to detail is a must
• Pallet jack experience preferred, forklift experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work overtime as needed and as required
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Office and Warehouse environment
• Lift 5 – 25 pounds frequently and up to 40 – 50 pounds occasionally.

• Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to go up and down stairs, and walk to other departments in the manufacturing facility
• Repetitive motion and fast paced movement
• Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching
• Temperatures of warehouse may vary