Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Snow & Company, Inc. is a family owned boatbuilding company on the shipping canal in Seattle. We offer jobs that are rewarding, and we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional work. We look for inspired and motivated self-starters. Our company is team oriented and rewards individuals who are both collaborative and innovative. With quick turnaround projects and strict deadlines, we need candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.

Job Purpose and Position Overview:

The Receiving Clerk position is an hourly, overtime non-exempt position. They must be proactive, forward thinking, and work to solve potential problems before they arise. Working with the Purchasing Manager, they will strive to improve inventory management, maintain quality control, and keep materials flowing to the shop floor.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Core Shipyard Competencies
  • Forklift Certification
  • Basic ship/vessel terminology
  • Respiratory fittings
  • Portable fire extinguisher training
  • Fire watch training
  • Basic electrical introduction
• Environmental Compliance
  • Daily inspections and tracking of hazards and concerns
  • Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Craft Specific Competencies
  • Basic component ID
  • General math (multiplication, fractions, decimals, metric/decimal conversion)
  • Reading/use of tape measure
  • Understand and apply quality practices and standards
  • Ability to conduct footage and weight calculations
  • Stock receiving
• Scheduling
  • Establish priorities for shop work
  • Participate in job definition and planning
  • Verbal and written communications
  • Reading
  • Workplace skills
  • Desk-top computing (word processing, spreadsheets, internet, email)
  • Assembly drawings
  • Detail drawings
• Planning and estimating
  • Maintains accurate records
  • Screen material requests for proper identification and accounting
  • Prepare bill of materials or bill of lading
  • Develop and maintain computer data files and records on the automated planning software
  • Monitors material usage
  • Monitors material ordering quantity

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Basic understand of or the ability to quickly learn the equipment and facilities
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions, including manuals and on manufacturer websites
• General familiarity with tools and parts
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Punctual with high attendance rate
• Must be willing and able to support a safe work environment
• Works well independently and as a team

Physical Requirements:

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced shipyard with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity. The individual will be required to be in production areas in yard and onboard vessels. He/she must be able to walk to and from job sites. The person must be able to climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders; to enter confined areas and tanks; to work at heights. He/she may be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and/or on the weekend. The incumbent must be able to frequently bend, squat, crawl, twist and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.