Store Room Clerk

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Safety allowances

Medical benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a Store Room Clerk to maintain inventory accuracy and organization in the maintenance storeroom, supporting mill operations by receiving, stocking, issuing, tracking, auditing, and replenishing spare parts and materials.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to operate material handling equipment in a loud 24-hour manufacturing environment, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree, technical training, military service, or vocational education is preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing, construction, warehouse, maintenance, or related environment preferred.
• Previous forklift operating experience is required.
• Inventory control or storeroom experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment deliveries.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for quantity, condition, and accuracy.
• Verify packing slips and notify Purchasing of discrepancies.
• Stock incoming inventory within assigned storage locations.
• Maintain inventory labeling and identification standards.
• Create and maintain inventory locations.
• Conduct scheduled cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Participate in annual physical inventory activities.
• Support inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Monitor inventory status and communicate replenishment requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for all stocked materials.
• Create new inventory records, locations, and min/max information as directed.
• Review work order parts transactions for accuracy.
• Audit parts usage and inventory transactions.
• Issue materials and spare parts to maintenance personnel.
• Assemble and stage maintenance parts kits.
• Coordinate rental equipment staging and tracking.
• Operate forklifts and other approved material handling equipment.
• Perform material pickups and delivery errands as required.
• Audit vendor managed inventory materials.
• Return misplaced materials to appropriate inventory locations.
• Support purchasing personnel with alternate quote research as requested.
• Support inventory reporting and spend analysis projects.
• Maintain housekeeping throughout storeroom and material storage areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives regarding inventory management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Warehouse experience

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Store Room Clerk is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and organization within the maintenance storeroom. This position supports mill operations through the receiving, stocking, issuing, tracking, auditing, and replenishment of spare parts, consumables, tools, and maintenance materials. The Store Room Clerk ensures that maintenance and operational personnel have timely access to required materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and housekeeping standards.

SCOPE

The Store Room Clerk serves as the primary custodian of the storeroom inventory and physical inventory processes. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to safely operate material handling equipment in a demanding 24-hour manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load and unload maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment deliveries.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for quantity, condition, and accuracy.
• Verify packing slips and notify Purchasing of discrepancies.
• Stock incoming inventory within assigned storage locations.
• Maintain inventory labeling and identification standards.
• Create and maintain inventory locations.
• Conduct scheduled cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Participate in annual physical inventory activities.
• Support inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Monitor inventory status and communicate replenishment requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for all stocked materials.
• Create new inventory records, locations, and min/max information as directed.
• Review work order parts transactions for accuracy.
• Audit parts usage and inventory transactions.
• Issue materials and spare parts to maintenance personnel.
• Assemble and stage maintenance parts kits.
• Coordinate rental equipment staging and tracking.
• Operate forklifts and other approved material handling equipment.
• Perform material pickups and delivery errands as required.
• Audit vendor managed inventory materials.
• Return misplaced materials to appropriate inventory locations.
• Support purchasing personnel with alternate quote research as requested.
• Support inventory reporting and spend analysis projects.
• Maintain housekeeping throughout storeroom and material storage areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives regarding inventory management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical training, military service, or vocational education preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing, construction, warehouse, maintenance, or related environment preferred.
• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• Inventory control or storeroom experience preferred.

Note: This role requires the ability to work in a loud industrial environment, stand/walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Join Our Team?

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.

• Lucrative Incentive Plan: Earn up to 100% of one month's base salary every quarter through our mill incentive program!
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Annual Safety Allowances for Boots ($300) & Glasses ($250)
• Excellent Benefits Package:
  • Medical (HSA Plan), Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • 100% Tuition Reimbursement to fuel your continued education
  • Healthy Lifestyle Programs
    • Earn up to $1200 for you HSA annually
    • Reimbursement of $500 per year towards gym memberships or other qualifying expenses
  • Child Bearing/Parental Leave
  • Supplemental Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance plans
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability Plans
  • Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
  • EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
  • Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development with practical application training that may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills and ongoing educational certificate programs.