Inventory Control Clerk

MCC Label; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC Label is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to serve as the main contact for incoming and outgoing drivers in Knoxville, TN. You will manage paperwork, schedules, and accuracy, and prepare items for shipment while coordinating with internal teams.

The role requires forklift and pallet jack operation, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. MCC offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Reading, interpreting documents, writing routine reports, and speaking with customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and quantities using basic math.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Pull customer orders and prepare shipping documents accurately and promptly.
• Prepare skids or pallets for shipping and wrap them.
• Unload raw materials from trucks and inspect items.
• Unpack shipments, record shortages, and communicate with shippers.
• Route items to departments and log shipments in the system.
• Affix shipping labels and schedule freight pickups.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and assist with equipment upkeep.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Scan gun

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for acting as the primary point of contact for all incoming and outgoing drivers. The clerk is responsible for completing paperwork, maintaining schedules, and ensuring all paperwork is complete and error free. The clerk provides information both internally and externally as needed. Responsible to verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments, unload shipments received and prepare items for outgoing shipment.

Why work at MCC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for pulling customer orders and preparing related shipping documents in an accurate and prompt manner.
• Prepares skids or pallets for shipping, stretch wraps completed skids.
• Unloads raw material from trucks in a timely fashion.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Routes items to departments.
• Scans material into computer system using scan gun and load tags.
• Operates a forklift truck or uses a hand truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Prepares and routes all in-coming and out-going articles as necessary for shipment to final destination or placement in MCC inventory following established specifications.
• Determines method of shipment.
• Schedules freight carriers for necessary pick-ups.
• Completes manifest paperwork for shipments.
• Works with Customer Service department to coordinate efforts.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons.
• Picks inventory items released for shipment from Work in Progress and Inventory.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Assists in maintaining equipment for optimal operation, including adjustments. Assists with preventative maintenance.
• Ensures compliance with established facility safety policies and procedures.
• Treats all associates respectfully and professionally while maintaining company code of ethics.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum education required is high school diploma or GED or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and a pallet jack.
• Minimum language skills are ability to read and interpret documents accurately, ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively with customers and other associates.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts by using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Able to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The physical demands of the position require standing, using hands and fingers, reaching with arms and hands, walking, stooping, kneeling, crawling, or crouching.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 45 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear.This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.