Warehouse Clerk

California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) is one of the country’s leading developers of dairy digester projects. Our projects generate renewable natural gas and electricity used as vehicle fuel to power clean trucks, buses, and cars. Founded in 2006, CalBio collaborates with local dairy farmers, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to reduce greenhouse gases, protect air and water quality, create local jobs, and provide new revenue streams for dairy partners.

About the role

Reporting to the Inventory Manager, the Warehouse Clerk supports Maintenance and Operations through warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, material staging, warehouse organization, and facility support. This position ensures materials, supplies, media, and equipment are properly received, stored, organized, and distributed to support field operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, unload, and organize incoming shipments of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare, package, and ship outbound materials, returns, rebuilds, and warranty items.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Coordinate material deliveries to operational sites as needed.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure proper billing of inventory and materials to work orders.
• Assist with warranty claims and return material authorizations (RMAs).
• Maintain inventory levels while coordinating orders and discrepancies with the purchasing manager.
• Tarp media storage materials and ensure protection from weather and sun exposure.
• Re-bag damaged media sacks as necessary.
• Prepare Geonet materials by measuring, cutting, labeling, rolling, and storing for future use.
• Stage materials, media, screens, netting, and equipment for scheduled change outs.
• Assist planners and maintenance personnel with material preparation for planned work.
• Perform warehouse housekeeping activities.
• Assist with minor warehouse repairs and upkeep using hand and power tools.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of warehouse, inventory control, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory management systems, CMMS, or ERP systems preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, energy, or maintenance environments (preferred).
• Experience with MRO inventory management (preferred).
• Familiarity with eMaintenance or other CMMS platforms (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Regularly bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and work from ladders.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Routine rotation of bulk media inventory stored outdoors to ensure First-In, First-Out (FIFO).
• Tarp outdoor media (40 ft x 50ft Hay tarps) to protect bags from sun and weather damage.
• Re-bag damaged media bags using a forklift, shovel, and pressure washer.

Working Conditions

• Work locations are industrial and agricultural.
• Possible limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes requiring approved personal protective equipment.
• Light lifting (<45 lbs.) and/or climbing ladders and/or stairs may be required.

Performance Measurement

The Warehouse Clerk will be evaluated based on:

• Safe work practices and adherence to company policies.
• Accuracy and timeliness of shipping and receiving activities.
• Warehouse organization and housekeeping standards.
• Timely preparation and staging of materials.
• Responsiveness to Maintenance and Operations support requests.
• Professional communication and teamwork.
• Reliability, attendance, and dependability.

Pay

$20.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with company match