Dry Goods Warehouse Clerk

As a Dry Goods Warehouse Clerk at Wonderful Citrus, you will primarily track the transfers of packaging materials from storage to production. Your role will involve conferring with Production Leads, identifying discrepancies in ingredient requirements, performing data entry, and maintaining daily reconciliations of production activities. You'll also ensure a clean and safe work environment is maintained.

To apply for the Dry Goods Warehouse Clerk position at Wonderful Citrus, candidates should possess computer skills and have at least two years of experience related to inventory or production. Good math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a Production, warehouse, and office environment are crucial. Forklift operation skills are also a plus.

Wonderful Citrus offers a competitive benefits package to Dry Goods Warehouse Clerks that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401k plan, and generous paid sick, vacation, and holiday time. Additionally, there are opportunities for continued training and education reimbursement programs to foster professional growth.

The Dry Goods Warehouse Clerk plays a vital role in the production process at Wonderful Citrus by ensuring seamless tracking of packaging materials, assisting in identifying ingredient discrepancies, and preparing reports that help in material needs forecasting. This role is critical in ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently.

A typical work environment for a Dry Goods Warehouse Clerk at Wonderful Citrus is diverse and dynamic, incorporating elements of a warehouse, production area, and office space. Clerks will often alternate between these environments, working collaboratively with others and adhering to strict safety and cleanliness standards.

When answering this question, focus on your previous experience related to inventory management or production. Highlight specific roles and responsibilities that involved tracking materials, working with teams, and any experience you have with data entry and reporting.

Discuss your approach to dealing with inventory discrepancies, emphasizing your attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Explain a specific situation where you identified a discrepancy, the steps you took to resolve it, and what the outcome was.

Provide details about your proficiency with data entry tasks, ensuring to mention any software or systems you've used previously. Give an example of how your reporting has contributed to better inventory management or production processes in past jobs.

Emphasize the importance of safety in the workplace. Discuss practices you've implemented or adhered to in previous roles to maintain cleanliness and safety, such as organizing workspaces, following safety protocols, and conducting regular checks.

Explain your method for prioritizing tasks by urgency and importance. Share any tools or techniques you use to stay organized, and discuss your ability to remain flexible and adapt to new challenges as they arise.

Talk about your appreciation for collaboration and how working as part of a team enhances productivity. Share examples of past experiences where teamwork has led to successful outcomes, showing how you contribute positively to team dynamics.

Discuss your meticulous nature and the processes you follow to ensure accuracy, such as double-checking your work, using checklists, and your method for reconciling data to avoid discrepancies.

Highlight your proficiency with software relevant to inventory management and data entry, such as Microsoft Excel or Oracle systems. Mention any experience with other tools that may improve productivity and accuracy in the warehouse setting.

Demonstrate your knowledge of Wonderful Citrus by mentioning its role as a leading grower and shipper of fresh citrus. Discuss their commitment to quality and health and any specific products that resonate with you. Showing that you’ve done your homework will impress your interviewers.

Share your adaptability and ease of transitioning between different environments. Talk about your experiences working in various settings, and how you've adjusted your working style to suit the needs of each area.