Inventory Clerk

GUHRING INC; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

GUHRING INC is seeking a Shipping Clerk to perform administrative functions in the shipping department, including receiving purchase orders, stock transfers, customer returns, and inventory control, as well as selecting standard tool orders and placing incoming stock into proper locations.

Key duties include unpacking and verifying vendor orders, processing returns, performing cycle counts, packing and shipping customer orders, labeling, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace in a secured

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year general packaging, warehousing or material handling experience.
• Preferred: 2 years warehousing in a manufacturing environment with inventory control experience, SAP knowledge, and cycle counting duties.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions; must have basic math and computer skills for inventory data entry and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, verify, and receive items from vendor purchase orders.
• Unpack, verify, and process customer returns.
• Perform inventory control duties including stock checks and cycle counts; transfer material to appropriate departments.

Skills

General packaging

Warehousing

Material handling

SAP knowledge

Cycle counting

Reading skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Typing accuracy

Inventory data entry

Label generation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

The primary function of the Shipping 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.

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.

Summary of Position

The primary function of the Shipping 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.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The job description is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.