Who we are:

Founded in 2013, Thistle is an early-stage food-tech startup empowering our customers to get and stay healthy while improving our food system’s sustainability. We deliver delicious, organic, healthy, plant-forward meals, cold-pressed juices, and snacks to customers on the West Coast at the elusive intersection of convenience, health, and sustainability.

We don’t want to be just another food delivery startup. Our focus is on our customers’ health and happiness, and we are revolutionizing how fresh, nutritious, high-quality food is purchased, manufactured, and delivered at scale. Thistle is headquartered in Vacaville, CA, and we are backed by some amazing investors.

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About the Role: *

Reporting to the Inventory Control Manager, the Inventory Control Specialist conducts inventory counting and reconciliation to ensure that our food manufacturing operations continue without interruption.

This position is a unique opportunity to be part of the early team at Thistle’s brand new East Coast facility, located in Burlington, NJ. The team is responsible for launching and growing Thistle East operations to bring delicious, plant-forward, and planet-friendly meals to customers on the East Coast.

This position is 100% onsite in Burlington, NJ.

What you'll do

• Cycle count and reconcile raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, waste, and non-conforming materials daily or per schedule
• Maintain the cycle count records for management review; provide reports related to cycle count activity
• Assist in reconciling inventory discrepancies; follow up with investigative research to determine the root cause of the discrepancy
• Help resolve problems that may arise concerning material stock inventory levels by interacting with department managers, as well as internal and external customers
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, investigates discrepancies, and work with management to resolve
• Help reconcile inventory records for a complete and accurate count; work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Receiving, and Cost Accounting
• Serve as another point of contact for problem resolution and communicate information on inventory questions; provide status reports and follow up on urgent matters
• Work in different environments, such as warehouses, coolers, freezers, or/and outdoors
• Daily data entry into Thistle’s programs and systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of relevant experience in inventory control activities, including cycle and PI counts, reconciliation, and reporting required; fresh food inventory experience in a manufacturing environment is a big plus
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Solid problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills(verbal & written) with attention to detail
• Forklift experience or certification is preferred
• Current Food Handlers card or willing to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment
• Attention to detail, organization, and willingness to re-prioritize according to production flow and schedules
• Ability to successfully and consistently meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and adhering to our company mission and values
• Tech-savvy approach with everyday tasks and communication; comfortable with G-Suite, Excel, and Slack, a big plus
• The person in this role will need to be comfortable with a physically demanding position with the ability to push frequently, pull, squat, bend, reach, and lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally; willing to work in a refrigerated environment(35-40 degrees) is required

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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