Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Shipping & Receiving ClerkSince 1961, Precoat Metals has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are committed to this level of quality in both our product line and customer service, and focus our resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market. We are able to achieve this "culture of excellence" thru the hard work and talent of the people on our team.Job DescriptionThe Shipping/Receiving Clerk is responsible for plant logistics concerning material flow and storage of bare and coated steel, packaging materials, and miscellaneous items. Should be responsive to the priorities of office personnel in determining daily activities. It will be necessary to maintain contact with contract and customer carriers; therefore, warrants a pleasant and courteous disposition. Shall arrange a timely schedule of truck arrival based on company needs control yard (truck) traffic. This position requires basic math, reading, and writing skills. Shall be required to assist in routine equipment maintenance, clean-up and miscellaneous duties associated with the plant activities.Essential Job Functions:Communicate verbally and in writing with other departments of the plant concerning plant operations.Regular and on-time attendance.Follow Standard Operating ProceduresCollect and record data as directed by management.Use crane and/or forklift to locate materials.Access, input and retrieve information from a computer.Identify, schedule, and ship materials according to specifications.Place chains on coils in the steel bay.Read and comprehend instructions regarding new equipment, equipment changes, and/or procedural changes used in the area.Visual acuity to read and identify materials.Experience and ability to make quick decisions when supervision is not readily available.Change propane tanks on forklifts.Routine maintenance and clean-up of work area and equipment.Perform miscellaneous plant duties.Able to use scanners to update coil locations into the AS400QualificationsCritical Demands:Hand, eye and feet coordination to operate fork trucksSquat, kneel or stoop frequently to perform job dutiesReach or extend forward for long periods of time to perform job dutiesAbility to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.Ability to comprehend and follow oral instructionsFrequently lift and carry up to 50 poundsWalk or stand for extended periods of timeStamina to work in extreme temperaturesAscend and descend stairs to reach all areas of plantPerform work from ladders or platforms at various heightsDexterity to operate computers in order to enter or retrieve informationCommunicate verbally or in writing with othersTools and Equipment Used:Fork trucks, propane and electricOverhead cranesUpendersJib craneSemi-automatic banding equipmentVarious small hand toolsPower sawCore cutterShears and knivesCoil grabbersPersonal protective equipmentComputersWork Environment:Periodic temperature extremes, including temperatures over 90 degreesSome work areas located on 2nd or 3rd floorConcrete or asphalt floorsPossible exposure to high levels of noisePossible exposure to dustPeriodic exposure to fumes from paints and chemicals used in coating processesJob Requirements:High school level reading and writing, visual acuity to read labels, meters, gauges, documents and instructionsAbility to work in an industrial or warehouse environment with fork lifts, cranes, etc.Ability to safely operate small manual and electric hand toolsAbility to be flexible to the needs of PCM and our Customers.Available to work up to 12 hours per day on rotating shifts, that could include weekends and holidaysAdditional InformationPay starting @ 23.99Great benefits from day 1We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace