Materials Control Clerk

TLC Electronics, Inc.; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TLC Electronics, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Materials Control Clerk to manage, pick, and transact inventory for production and distribution. You will follow FIFO, count cycles, and record material movements in the ERP system.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and timely communication with planning, shipping, receiving, and production staff to maintain inventory integrity and support daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Inventory Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use Pick Ticket to accurately select materials for production jobs.
• Ensure accurate and efficient delivery of materials to the production team.
• Manage shortage reports, working directly with the Planner/Buyer.
• Complete required material transactions in ERP.
• Assist Shipper in picking distribution parts for shipments, as needed.
• Assist Receiving in receiving distribution deliveries, as needed.
• Use FIFO inventory method and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Perform cycle counting and update ERP accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

To control inventory accuracy by handling and transacting all jobs through the Materials Control Clerk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to Quality Systems Regulations, ISO 9001/13485, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes).

Job Material Picking

Core Responsibility

• Use Pick Ticket to accurately select materials for production jobs
• Ensure accurate and efficient delivery of materials to the production team
• Manage shortage reports, working directly with the Planner/Buyer
• Complete required material transactions in ERP

Distribution Assistance

Secondary Responsibility

• Assist Shipper in picking distribution parts for shipments, as needed
• Assist Receiving in receiving distribution deliveries, as needed

Inventory Accuracy

Core Responsibility

• Use First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory method
• Maintain Inventory accuracy through cycle counting
• Complete required material transactions in ERP

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently with excellent attention-to-detail.
• Computer literate, ability to learn company software programs such as the ERP system.
• Must possess the ability to work well as a team member.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision and must work closely with other employees in production and planning.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Inventory Control.