Job Description

Job Title: Material Logistics Clerk I

Department: Material Control

Reports to: Production Manager

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Position Summary:

Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions:

• Counts, weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify.
• Completes paperwork or forms required for documentation.
• Determines method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Prepares materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping.
• Prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.

Marginal Functions:

Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.

Ability to operate material handling equipment, including a forklift.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Basic knowledge of Inventory software; Order processing systems, Excel and Word Processing software.

Forklift Certification; Valid California Driver’s license and Department of Motor Vehicles driving record

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Forklift Certified.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Costpoint a plus).

Job Related Experience:

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Language/Communication Skills:

• Ability to understand, read, and write English fluently
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

Typically requires a high school diploma and 0 to 2 years of experience.

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoors in normal manufacturing environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, and fumes.
• Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet customer deadlines.
• May move from one work location to another occasionally.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs. occasionally up to 75 lbs.) or with other means for movement of boxes or pans. May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers can also be expected.

ADA:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable. RPM-PSI will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA Act:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas were under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided.

FLSA: Non-exempt

EEO/AA: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment from RPM-PSI without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any basis protected by law.

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