Inventory Coordinator

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s 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. 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. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com . shift schedule 12 Hour Nights: This is a day shift position , with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM . The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend , including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. job purpose The Inventory Coordinator supports continuous food and beverage manufacturing operations by receiving, issuing, storing, and distributing maintenance, production, and MRO parts. This role ensures accurate inventory control, efficient material flow, and strict compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The position requires an experienced, detail‑oriented professional with strong documentation skills and an understanding of asset‑intensive manufacturing environments. responsibilities parts, inventory & maintenance support • Provide timely service to maintenance, production, and operations teams by issuing parts, tools, and supplies. • Receive, inspect, classify, store, rotate, issue, and distribute MRO parts, materials, and equipment. • Maintain accurate perpetual inventory using computerized inventory systems and barcode technology. • Assist in cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and discrepancy resolution. • Prepare requisitions and documentation for stock replacement and vendor procurement. • Stage and assemble work orders and kits for preventive and corrective maintenance activities. • Identify, segregate, and report surplus, obsolete, damaged, or non‑conforming materials. • Monitor and report irregularities in stock movement or usage trends. receiving, shipping & material handling • Load, unload, move, and distribute materials using hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, or other approved equipment. • Assist in and oversee the unloading of delivery vehicles. • Unpack, weigh, count, and inspect incoming goods for accuracy, condition, and compliance. • Verify materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices; document shortages or damage. • Transport materials between the stockroom, maintenance areas, and production departments. • Operate material handling equipment in compliance with safety and food manufacturing standards. organization, 5S & housekeeping • Sort and store parts on racks, shelves, or bins according to part number, size, type, or usage. • Maintain a clean, organized, and food‑safe stockroom, dock, and storage areas. • Apply 5S and stock rotation principles to ensure efficiency and contamination prevention. • Protect stored materials from damage, deterioration, or spoilage. • Perform housekeeping duties to support food safety and operational excellence. documentation, systems & reporting • Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records using computer‑based systems. • Prepare daily logs, count sheets, inventory adjustment reports, and usage summaries. • Compile reports related to inventory discrepancies, damaged stock, spoilage, and location changes. • Assist with departmental reporting,