Materials Clerk

Description

Materials Clerk
Cates Control Systems | Plano, TX

Job Summary:
Cates Control Systems is looking for a Materials Clerk to join our dynamic and dedicated team in Plano, TX. As a Materials Clerk, you will play an essential role in maintaining inventory, handling materials, and ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for supporting production operations, this could be the perfect job for you!

Job Purpose: 

The Materials Clerk maintains a clean and organized warehouse while meeting the demands of their customer, the shop floor.
 

Responsibilities:

1) Maintain clean and organized inventory, WIP and receiving areas.

2) Acknowledge and complete assigned tasks from production departments.

3) Assist production technicians with requests for parts to be pulled from stock.

4) Pull and issue parts from inventory to jobs.

5) Pre-check incoming supplier shipments for accuracy.

6) Inspect and verify that all parts are in good condition prior to receiving.

7) Make sure all parts are received in the computer software provided.

8) Put away received parts to correct inventory location.

9) Put away job materials to correct job bin and create new bins as needed.

10) Tag and store all parts received under the job number for each project.

11) Pull all necessary line items and print packing slips for outgoing sales orders.

12) Research inventory or job discrepancies when they occur.

13) Process job return materials to return to stock or supplier for credit.

14) Empty trash and recycle containers into dumpsters as needed.

15) Conduct weekly cycle counts.
 

Measurements:

· Accurate inventory levels and counts maintained

· Accurate Put-Away of materials 

· Production tasks acknowledged and completed 

Education and Experience: 

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 1 year prior experience preferred
 

Soft Skills: 

· Organizational Skills

· Time management

· Multi-tasking abilities

· Communication skills both written and verbal

· Troubleshooting 

Hard Skills:

· Basic computer skills

· Ability to execute inventory transactions in a standard ERP

· Organizational skills and telephone communication skills required

· Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

· Forklift experience a plus

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling of materials  

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Positive and inclusive work culture. 

More About Us

Cates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is a systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). Our customers make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship all over the world.

Cates is committed to delivering quality solutions that we stand behind through service and support. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment, and reliability. To learn more, please visit us at www.cates.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour
 

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible spending account

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Referral program

· Retirement plan

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· 8-hour shift

· Monday to Friday

Experience:

· prior Materials Clerk: 1 year (Preferred)

· inventory: 1 year (Preferred)

· cycle counts: 1 year (Preferred)

· kit or assemble parts: 1 year (Preferred)

· ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

· inventory transactions in an ERP: 1 year (Preferred)

Salary : $16 - $18