Materials & Ops Clerk I

Summary:

The Material & Operations Clerk will maintain the organization’s inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

● Perform and abide by safety policies and procedures while performing related assignments. ● Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles. ● Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery. ● Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors. ● Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory. ● Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits. ● Operates forklift truck when necessary. ● Performs other related duties as requested ● Any other related duties assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate, abide by, verify, and logically respond to safety policies, procedures, and concerns. • Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and the production team.• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures. • Proficient keyboarding skills. • Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision. • Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors. • Ability to perform basic math calculations. • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Experience with computerized inventory systems preferred. • Forklift operator certification preferred.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to work in a manufacturing or plant environment while maneuvering self throughout the work areas and/or products or equipment. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times. • Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.

TIER LEVEL:

• Tier I: Employees in this tier are considered entry level to the position. This level of employee is under direct supervision as they learn the skills and duties of this position.

• Tier II: Employees in this position have developed the skills required to perform the work assignment. There is supervisor involvement checking completed work for quality.

• Tier III: Employees in this position have mastered the skills required to perform the job. The individual typically does not need direct supervision and is responsible for assisting in training of lower-level Tiers within the department.