Materials Clerk

Materials & Shipping Clerk

The Materials & Shipping Clerk maintains a clean, organized inventory and shipping area while supporting production and ensuring accurate, damage-free shipments to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

Inventory & Materials

• Ship and receive all materials for the facility.
• Load and unload freight from carriers using pallet jack or forklift.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, inventory, and assembly area.
• Issue parts from inventory to jobs and pull parts for job kits and subassemblies.
• Return unused parts to inventory and ensure proper transactions in ERP.
• Conduct cycle counts in coordination with the materials group.
• Research and resolve inventory or job discrepancies.
• Scan packing slips, job folders, and related documentation to the server.

Shipping & Outbound

• Clean, prepare, and package control panels and materials to prevent shipping damage.
• Vacuum and wipe down outgoing panels.
• Take and upload digital photos of outgoing panels and loose items to correct project folders.
• Verify all line items on sales orders prior to shipment.
• Create and print carrier BOLs, labels, packing slips, and required shipment documentation.
• Obtain shipment quotes (excluding UPS/FedEx as applicable).
• Schedule LTL and local courier shipments.
• Perform final quality checks and complete required check sheets before shipment.
• Scan daily outbound shipment documentation to the server.
• Disassemble and file job/panel paperwork electronically.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on shipping equipment (InstaPak machine, saw, etc.).
• Maintain general housekeeping, including trash and recycling removal.

Measurements

• Efficiency and accuracy of material transactions
• Inventory accuracy
• Shipping accuracy and timeliness
• Overall warehouse organization and cleanliness

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year prior experience preferred

Soft Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management and multi-tasking ability

Thoroughness and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Basic troubleshooting ability

Hard Skills

Basic computer skills

Experience using ERP systems for inventory transactions

Ability to operate or be trained on a forklift and pallet jack

Ability to read a tape measure and operate basic shop tools (nail gun, chop saw)

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to perform physical activities, including standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and handling materials

Why Join Cates Control Systems?

• Become a key part of a collaborative and talented team.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth.
• Work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment with competitive compensation.

If you're a motivated individual with a passion for organization and efficiency, apply today to become part of our team at Cates Control Systems!

Cates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is a systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). Our customers make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship all over the world.

Cates is committed to delivering quality solutions that we stand behind through service and support. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment, and reliability. To learn more, please visit us at

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits: 401(k), dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, referral program, retirement plan, vision insurance

Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday