Store Clerk

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) REQUIRED
• Two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or construction environment (preferred)
• Previous forklift experience (preferred)

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
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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.