Inventory Clerk

Summary of Position The primary function of the Inventory Clerk is to perform administrative functions of the shipping department, including receiving in purchase orders, stock transfers, and customer return goods, as well as inventory control duties. This position will also be involved in the order selection of Standard tool orders and the inventory verification and placement of incoming stock into proper locations. Principal Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Unpack, verify, and receive in items from vendor purchase orders. Unpack, verify, and process customer returns in a timely manner. Receive in all other vendor purchase orders. Perform inventory control duties including stock checks, cycle counts, transferring of material to appropriate departments, and all related system transactions. Pull, pack and ship customer orders for Standard Tool catalog items. Package and label "Specials" tool orders, verify quantity and shipping information, band and transfer to packing line. Unpack weekly stock transport shipments as needed. Verify counts and place incoming inventory items in proper storage locations. Operate UPS shipping computer and scale to weigh and label sealed packages. Place all outgoing packages into proper shipping container for pick-up by contract carrier. Daily cleaning of work area to maintain clean, orderly and safe working conditions. Requirements Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Skills/experience Required: One year general packaging, warehousing or material handling Preferred: Two years warehousing in a manufacturing environment with inventory control experience. Knowledge of SAP and cycle counting duties. Must be able to read and understand written instruction Must have appropriate math skills to verify quantities Must have basic computer skills with ability to enter inventory data, generate labels, locate stock locations and enter inventory amounts for incoming stock. Must be able to type and spell accurately to enter detailed inventory information and verify accuracy. Must be able to understand a variety of written instructions and interpret unique directives for specific customers and situations. Must be able to count and verify accuracy of large quantity orders. Must be able to make independent judgements regarding appropriate packaging materials. Must be able to multi task daily Continuous standing and walking in warehouse environment. Frequent use of arms and hands to lift, carry, reach, place, pull containers weighing up to 60 pounds. Frequent bending and stretching to place or remove items from storage shelves and to obtain necessary supplies. Above average hand-eye coordination to package and label product, form and close shipping containers. Must be able to safely handle customer orders without causing injury or damage. May be required to use moveable stairs to reach high storage locations. The shipping/warehouse area is in a secured facility with limited access. Walking and working surfaces are maintained in a clean and orderly condition. Work areas are well lighted, open storage racks and packing tables with a separate designated areas for computer terminals. Moveable carts are provided for transferring large quantity orders. Ambient noise level for this facility is below the 85 dba action level for hearing protection. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guhring, Inc.