Inventory Control Associate

Job summary

The Inventory Control Associate manages inventory within the ERP system, performs cycle counts, and resolves discrepancies to ensure operational accuracy. They are also responsible for operating lift trucks, staging materials for production, and maintaining safety and 5S standards in the warehouse.

Job details

Join Our Team at Mariposa – Inventory Control Associate Location: Lindsay, Ontario Job Type: Full Time – Onsite Shift: 7:00am – 4:00pm, with flexibility to meet Production needs Wage: Starting at $20.51/hour, with higher rates considered based on experience. Department: Inventory Reports to: Supervisor, Warehouse and Logistics About Mariposa Mariposa Dairy is an award-winning cheese manufacturer based in Lindsay, Ontario. As a growing Canadian manufacturer, we are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Guided by our values of Integrity, Growth, and Resilience, we strive to build a workplace where employees can develop, contribute, and succeed. What we offer: Medical and dental benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Group RRSP matching after one year of service A collaborative, team-oriented workplace culture Free employee cheese tastings and take-home product perks What you will do: We are seeking an Inventory Control Associate to help keep our operations running smoothly by ensuring materials are accurate, available, and ready when needed. In this role, you will manage inventory within our ERP system, perform cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, support production planning, and assist with month-end and year-end inventory activities. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working across teams to solve problems, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: Embody and promote company’s core values (Integrity, Growth and Resilience). Material Handling & Inventory Operations Operate lift trucks and electric carts safely and efficiently. Receive materials accurately and in a timely manner. Stage materials required for daily production. Receive and ship finished goods as required. Ensure all skids and boxes are properly labeled before storage or shipment. Production & Inventory Support Monitor delivery schedules and customer orders. Support production scheduling by ensuring materials are available and staged correctly. Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and departmental SOPs. Maintain 5S standards in all storage and staging areas. Support and recommend continuous improvement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with R&D and QA on product requests and quality-related concerns. Communicate effectively with team members and collaborate across departments to support operational goals. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational requirements. What you bring: Reliable attendance is critical. Must have mechanical aptitude. Must be able to follow SOPs, GMPs, and complete forms accurately. Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and active listening. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands. Physically capable of standing for long periods, working in ranging temperatures and humidity levels, and perform lifting, pushing, pulling and repetitive movements. How to apply: We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa Dairy. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly ask you do not contact us by phone. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successful reference checks and employment verification. Mariposa Dairy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. This employer only accepts applications from: Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.

What you’ll do

The Inventory Control Associate manages inventory within the ERP system, performs cycle counts, and resolves discrepancies to ensure operational accuracy. They are also responsible for operating lift trucks, staging materials for production, and maintaining safety and 5S standards in the warehouse.

Requirements

Candidates must possess mechanical aptitude, the ability to follow SOPs and GMPs, and strong communication skills. The role requires physical capability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive movements in varying temperature and humidity levels.

Benefits

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Group RRSP matching • Free employee cheese tastings • Take-home product perks

Listed skills

• Production Planning · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Inventory control
• Material handling
• Lift truck operation
• Electric cart operation
• ERP system management
• Cycle counting
• Production planning
• 5S standards
• Mechanical aptitude
• Communication skills
• Active listening
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Safety compliance
• Quality assurance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Resilience
• Safety Procedures
• Production Planning
• Active Listening
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cycle Counting
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finished Good
• Forklift Truck
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Warehousing
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Material Handling
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operations
• Safety Assurance
• Staging Area
• Team Oriented
• Scheduling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Inventory Control Associate
• Inventory Associate
• Stock Clerks
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks