Store Clerk

Pratt Industries; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Henderson, KY is seeking a Store Clerk to ensure timely flow of materials and equipment for projects and daily operations. You will manage orders, coordinate deliveries, and maintain vendor contact to keep schedules on track.

Qualifications include a post-secondary degree (2–4 years) and forklift experience or license, with strong communication, data reporting, and MS Office proficiency to support logistics and cost control.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required (2–4 years).
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing or construction environment preferred.
• Forklift experience or license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage orders of material and equipment to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate delivery of supplies according to priorities and specifications.
• Maintain contact with vendors and shipping companies while deliveries are in route.
• Inspect orders upon arrival for quality and quantity, and monitor inventory.
• Place orders to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree (2-4 years)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Forklift License

Job description

Summary

The Store Clerk will ensure that there is an adequate and timely flow of materials and equipment to support the timely and cost-effective completion of projects and day to day operations.

The Store Clerk will ensure that there is an adequate and timely flow of materials and equipment to support the timely and cost-effective completion of projects and day to day operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned)-

• Manage the orders of material and equipment to meet project requirements
• Coordinate the delivery of supplies according to priorities and specifications
• Maintain constant contact with vendors and shipping companies while deliveries are in route
• Communicate with vendors and shipping companies to ensure that all critical deliveries arrive on time
• Report any pending delivery delays to project management immediately
• Resolve problems to speed up delivery of orders
• Inspect orders upon arrival to ensure the correct quality and quantity
• Monitor inventory of supplies for different jobs or sites
• Place orders when needed aiming for timely delivery and competitive price
• Arrange the movement of material between locations
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Keep accurate records
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Education and/or Experience

Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or construction environment
• Previous forklift experience

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes
• Ability to write business reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, employees and outside officials to the company
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value. Able to apply concepts of algebra and geometry along with basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Technical Skills

• Ability to gather information and perform root cause analysis and problem solving
• Ability to create reports for review by upper management
• Ability to lead teams in waste reduction efforts
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Forklift License or ability to obtain one

Physical Demands

• Employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear
• Employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to sit
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes of airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Performance Measurements

Performance will be measured by the adequate and timely flow of materials and equipment to support the timely and cost-effective completion of projects and day to day operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled.