Now Hiring: Inventory Control Specialist
Location: Lowell, MA

Pay Range: $24 - $28/hr. *based on experience*

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Come Grow With Us!
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to join our growing food manufacturing team. If you’re passionate about food, accuracy, and continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to build your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About Us
We are a fast-growing food manufacturer specializing in high-quality soups, sauces, and specialty products for restaurants and grocery stores. Our mission is to deliver consistent, culinary-driven products while being a trusted partner to our customers.

What You’ll Do

Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Maintain accurate inventory levels across all stages (receiving, production, and shipping)
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct location audits and maintain organized inventory areas
• Follow and improve inventory control procedures

ERP & Reporting

• Monitor and manage inventory transactions in ERP systems
• Ensure accurate production reporting, consumption tracking, and batch closeouts
• Investigate and correct transaction errors
• Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports
• Partner with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure data accuracy

Production Support

• Support production floor inventory needs to keep operations running smoothly
• Help ensure materials are available and correctly staged
• Assist with inventory movement as needed

Operations & Financial Support

• Support inventory audits, reconciliations, and cost tracking
• Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure accurate product costing
• Assist with system and process improvements

Training & Team Support

• Help develop and maintain inventory procedures
• Train team members on inventory processes and best practices
• Support cross-functional projects as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in inventory control, manufacturing, or warehouse operations preferred
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills preferred
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (or willingness to be trained)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

PGI Foods is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. PGI Foods strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.