Warehouse Inventory Assistant at Apopka, FL – Apopka, Florida

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Warehouse Inventory Assistant helps fulfill PO receiving, dispensation, transfers, return inventory, inventory adjustments and cycle counts physically and in the system. The Inventory Assistant collaborates closely with different functions across the organization including Marketing, Purchasing, Production, Shipping, Transportation, and other operating units to ensure smooth operations within the supply chain.

• Process PO receiving, dispensation, transfer, return inventory, and inventory adjustments of products and materials into company’s software.
• Perform physical and system cycle counts, pull orders, and manage inventory stock.
• Maintain optimum work area organization, efficiency, and cleanliness.
• Attend regular training sessions scheduled by Warehouse Supervisor.
• Work with different departments to maximize efficiency in the company.
• General warehouse duties, forklift usage to unload or upload equipment as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Full Time position
• Lifting heavy equipment physically, 50+ lbs, and with machinery.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent qualification (desirable but not required).
• 1+ year(s) of experience in related fields (warehouse).
• Experience using MS Outlook, Excel and an ERP system is preferred.
• A forklift certification if a plus.
• Availability to work past regularly scheduled hours during peak seasons and on Saturdays when needed.

Work Environment: Mixed Indoor and Outdoor Environment

• This position is primarily outdoors but may require occasional indoor work between locations for administrative tasks. Indoor duties may involve using computers and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in fluctuating weather conditions, including exposure to sunlight, rain, wind, and temperature changes (hot, cold, rainy, windy).
• Tasks often involve manual labor or physical effort.

COMPETENCIES:

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively