Materials Clerk I - Storage Yard

SPX Technologies; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & leave

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonus opportunities

Education assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Material Handler to manage the day-to-day material handling and inventory accuracy in the Springfield, MO yard. You will receive materials from suppliers, post receipts in SAP, store items in designated locations, perform weekly cycle counts, and support outbound shuttle loads to the plant.

The role is outdoors in an open-yard environment within a larger yard team. Strong attention to detail, accuracy in system transactions, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years of relative experience or a related college degree preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and material flow in the offsite yard.
• Place purchase orders in SAP and coordinate shipping/receiving.
• Maintain cycle counts and target 100% inventory accuracy.
• Direct yard activities and ensure safe, orderly operations.
• Support production scheduling and maintain the production calendar.
• Assist with other duties to support logistics and production.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Orders Picked

Inventory accuracy

Cycle counts

Receipt posting

Receiving accuracy

Shuttle load

Yard 5S

Education

High school diploma or GED

5-7 years experience or related degree

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

Sign-On Bonus:

Competitive hourly pay plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus! (Terms and conditions apply).

This position is responsible for the day-to-day material handling and inventory accuracy of an offsite storage yard supporting the Springfield, MO facility. Primary responsibilities include receiving material from suppliers, verifying and posting receipts in SAP, storing material in its designated yard location, performing weekly cycle counts, maintaining segregation of company-owned and customer-owned inventory, and providing limited outbound support for shuttle loads returning to the plant. The position works outdoors in an open-yard environment as part of a larger yard team and may assume additional duties as assigned. The successful incumbent will be detail oriented, accurate in system transactions, able to follow instructions well, and work well in a team atmosphere.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Inventory and Material Management
• Place purchase orders in the Demand Planning System (SAP) and coordinate shipping and receiving activities.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts and monitor material flow through production.
• Direct Material Handler activities as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Production Support and Scheduling
• Maintain the production schedule to ensure timely workflow.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support overall production and logistics efficiency.

What We Are Looking For (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

Required Experience & Skills

• Safety
• Quality
• Orders Picked
• Inventory record accuracy (cycle count accuracy %)
• Cycle count schedule completion
• Receipt posting timeliness (dock-to-stock)
• Receiving accuracy / discrepancy rate
• Shuttle load on-time departure
• Yard organization and housekeeping (5S)

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Ability to accurately perform SAP transactions related to receiving, goods movement, and inventory adjustment
• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, purchase orders, bills of lading, and part markings
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, handheld/RF device, and/or paper copy
• Ability to correctly and safely use hand tools (both manual and pneumatic)
• Ability to read a tape measure in metric and imperial standards
• Ability to work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work, multi-task, and prioritize inbound and outbound demands
• Ability to work independently with limited on-site supervision
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively across two plant locations
• Ability to follow and understand directions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of consigned and customer-owned inventory handling, including segregation and identification requirements
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5-7 years of relative experience or a college degree in a related field

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite – manufacturing plant environment, with potential exposure to all types of weather, including excessive heat, excessive cold, and excessive noise
• Lifting up to 50 pounds; 50+ pounds with assistance
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, working at heights, and using a ladder as required
• Ability to use both hands overhead
• Perform repetitive motions
• Outdoor yard environment with continuous exposure to all types of weather, including excessive heat, excessive cold, precipitation, wind, uneven walking surfaces, and excessive noise

How We Live Our Culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.