Materials Clerk

Cates Control Systems, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cates Control Systems, Inc. is seeking a Materials & Shipping Clerk to maintain a clean, organized warehouse and ensure accurate shipments. You will handle shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions across the facility.

The role requires basic ERP knowledge, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and strong organizational skills to support production and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year prior experience preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory transactions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ship and receive all materials for the facility.
• Load and unload freight using pallet jack or forklift.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse and inventory.
• Issue parts from inventory to jobs and pull parts for kits.
• Perform cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

Basic troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Tape measure reading

Shop tools

Job description

Description

Job Purpose:

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

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

Shipping & Outbound

1. Clean, prepare, and package control panels and materials to prevent shipping damage.
2. Vacuum and wipe down outgoing panels.
3. Take and upload digital photos of outgoing panels and loose items to correct project folders.
4. Verify all line items on sales orders prior to shipment.
5. Create and print carrier BOLs, labels, packing slips, and required shipment documentation.
6. Obtain shipment quotes (excluding UPS/FedEx as applicable).
7. Schedule LTL and local courier shipments.
8. Perform final quality checks and complete required check sheets before shipment.
9. Scan daily outbound shipment documentation to the server.
10. Disassemble and file job/panel paperwork electronically.
11. Perform scheduled maintenance on shipping equipment (InstaPak machine, saw, etc.).
12. 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.
  

More About Us

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 www.cates.com.

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

Experience:

• prior Materials Clerk: 1 year (Preferred)
• inventory: 1 year (Preferred)
• cycle counts: 1 year (Preferred)
• kit or assemble parts: 1 year (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• inventory transactions in an ERP: 1 year (Preferred)