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Lead Inventory Control (Full-Time) - Day Shift

Nestlé
Ronkonkoma, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Oct 2025

About the role

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 
 


Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 


Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

 

This position is for 1st shift; Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.

 

As an Inventory Control Operator III, you’ll lead shipping, receiving, and inventory staging activities to support production and warehouse operations. You will guide daily workflow, train team members, and ensure inventory accuracy across raw materials and components. In the absence of a supervisor, you’ll help coordinate tasks and provide updates to leadership. Your experience and leadership will help us deliver the products people love — reliably and efficiently. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Schedule and train Inventory Control team members 

  • Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and components 

  • Pick and stage materials for production to avoid delays 

  • Load containers and trucks as needed 

  • Provide supplies (PPE, hairnets, gloves) to team members 

  • Start and run PCs; troubleshoot reject lanes 

  • Prepare and distribute documentation 

  • Follow preventive maintenance schedules for equipment 

  • Lead department in supervisor’s absence 

  • Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies 

  • Perform other duties as assigned 

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • High school diploma or GED preferred 

  • 4–6 years of inventory control or related experience 

  • Experience leading or training others preferred 

  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and up to 70 lbs occasionally (with assistance) 

  • Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens 

  • Flexible to work overtime based on business needs 

 

SKILLS: 

  • Comfortable using computers, tablets, and inventory systems 

  • Proficiency in AS400, SAP and Microsoft Suite 

  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) 

  • Strong organization and time management 

  • Able to read, write, and understand English 

  • Team-oriented, dependable, and proactive 

 

The approximate hourly pay for this position is

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