INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST
Y. Hata & Co..com
38k - 38k USD/year
Office
Honolulu, HI, 96819, US
Full Time
For over 111 years, Y. Hata has proudly supported Hawaiʻi’s foodservice industry as a trusted, locally owned, family-run business. Our legacy is built not only on excellence, but on lasting relationships, tradition, and a deep commitment to our community.
At Y. Hata, we’re dedicated to providing a purpose-driven workplace where every team member is embraced as part of our ʻOhana, and where dedication and heart are met with opportunity, support, and growth. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on cultivating a positive, engaging culture rooted in our Core Values — one where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and grow with purpose, we invite you to become part of the next chapter in our legacy of heart and excellence.
Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
Position Summary Description:
Performs all duties related to maintaining accurate inventory counts on a perpetual cycle, to include physical inventory, inventory adjustments, reporting, physical resolution, and control.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prepares for and conducts inventory maintenance of current stock on a weekly basis.
2. Provides comprehensive weekly reports of adjustments, category adjustments, and damages.
3. Compiles data from inventory system and selects targeted inventory items for scheduled cycle counting.
4. Ensures proper identification of inventoried items such as product code, pack/size, UPC, and slot location.
5. Remedies stock and location discrepancies as necessary.
6. Identifies and updates inventory adjustments and location adjustments in the computer system.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Complies with HAACP Plan guidelines and protocols. Displays GMP including receiving, storing, and presentation of products.
2. Protects and develops the company’s brands via PR activities and intellectual property management.
3. Provides exceptional customer service and ensures that employees also provide the same level of service.
Qualifications:
Education/Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum two years of distribution or warehouse experience. Foodservice experience highly preferred.
Physical Demands:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Why You’ll Love Working at Y. Hata
We believe our employees deserve more than just a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success — both on and off the job.
• Rewarding Compensation – Competitive pay, merit increases, and flexible pay options.
• Your Health Matters – Robust medical, vision, and life insurance; EAP support.
• Time to Recharge – PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• More Than Just Perks – Paid parking, safety gear, uniforms, celebrations, discounts.
• Investing in You – Tuition assistance and development opportunities.
• Plan for Tomorrow – 401(k), Roth 401(k), and After-Tax 401(k) with company match.
Y. Hata & Co., Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
At Y. Hata, we’re dedicated to providing a purpose-driven workplace where every team member is embraced as part of our ʻOhana, and where dedication and heart are met with opportunity, support, and growth. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on cultivating a positive, engaging culture rooted in our Core Values — one where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and grow with purpose, we invite you to become part of the next chapter in our legacy of heart and excellence.
Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
Position Summary Description:
Performs all duties related to maintaining accurate inventory counts on a perpetual cycle, to include physical inventory, inventory adjustments, reporting, physical resolution, and control.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prepares for and conducts inventory maintenance of current stock on a weekly basis.
2. Provides comprehensive weekly reports of adjustments, category adjustments, and damages.
3. Compiles data from inventory system and selects targeted inventory items for scheduled cycle counting.
4. Ensures proper identification of inventoried items such as product code, pack/size, UPC, and slot location.
5. Remedies stock and location discrepancies as necessary.
6. Identifies and updates inventory adjustments and location adjustments in the computer system.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Complies with HAACP Plan guidelines and protocols. Displays GMP including receiving, storing, and presentation of products.
2. Protects and develops the company’s brands via PR activities and intellectual property management.
3. Provides exceptional customer service and ensures that employees also provide the same level of service.
Qualifications:
Education/Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum two years of distribution or warehouse experience. Foodservice experience highly preferred.
Physical Demands:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Why You’ll Love Working at Y. Hata
We believe our employees deserve more than just a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success — both on and off the job.
• Rewarding Compensation – Competitive pay, merit increases, and flexible pay options.
• Your Health Matters – Robust medical, vision, and life insurance; EAP support.
• Time to Recharge – PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• More Than Just Perks – Paid parking, safety gear, uniforms, celebrations, discounts.
• Investing in You – Tuition assistance and development opportunities.
• Plan for Tomorrow – 401(k), Roth 401(k), and After-Tax 401(k) with company match.
Y. Hata & Co., Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.