Parts Clerk

POSITION TITLE: Inventory – Parts Clerk

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the inventory control manager, plant manager and/or designee, the Inventory Parts Associate will perform duties in support of the process of shipping and receiving inventory. The associate will also support manufacturing activities by providing service to the shop/production floor.

The Inventory Parts Associate will perform these functions in safe and efficient manner. At times, the Inventory Parts Associate will be responsible for assisting multiple departments with routine inventory/inventory control functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands and demonstrates commitment to the mission of GapVax, Inc. through daily communication, cooperation, and attention to detail of work performed.

Responsible for shipping and receiving inventory and parts that are to be used for the production of GapVax manufactured products. The Inventory–Parts Associate will also issue materials to the production floor.

Inventory Control & Product Understanding

• Load and unload motor freight

• Issue material to production floor; pull baskets for body and chassis phase

• Assembly of parts

• Receive deliveries and verifies accuracy of packing slip against the materials contained in the shipment

• Rotate inventory and stock shelves

• Pack and prepare shipments

• Prepare and process documentation for UPS shipments

• Pick up and deliver parts to/from local vendors

• Participate in and/or coordinate counting and reconciliation of inventory

• Accurately and effectively maintain cycle counts and year-end inventory

• Report suspected inventory discrepancies to supervisor in order to prevent shrinkage

Cooperation

• Work with manufacturing team, parts sales, and inventory control departments as needed

• Complete tasks in a timely manner

• Work with coworker and customers as needed

• Ability to complete other jobs such as cleaning the parts area and delivering materials to other departments as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED

2. Must be able to read, write, and follow written instruction

3. Must have high standards of quality and pride in work

4. Must have basic computer skills

5. Ability to learn the operation of all types of trucks and accessories

6. Able to solve problems and think analytically

7. Ability to learn the basic understanding of industrial vacuum equipment

8. Strong organizational skills

9. Must be able to work effectively independently and with others

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Ability to use standard office equipment, including computer, telephone system, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, postage machine, etc.

2. Operate forklift, hand truck, and other warehouse equipment.

3. Ability to interact in a positive manner with customers, vendors, and plant personnel.

4. Understand verbal and written instructions

5. Use ladder/scaffold and work from moderate heights

6. Physical abilities (*denotes essential physical ability requirement)

“R” Rarely (activity exists up to 10% of the time)

• “O” Occasional (activity exists 10 to 34% of the time)

• “F” Frequently (activity exists 34 to 66% of the time)

• “C” Constant (activity exists more than 66% of the time)

• Standing F Balancing C

• Walking F Stooping F

* Sitting O * Vision acuity near O

* Lifting up to 70 lbs R * Vision acuity far O

* Carrying up to 70 lbs R * Depth perception C

* Pushing up to 125 lbs R * Color vision O

• Pulling up to 125 lbs R Reaching F

* Hearing conversations C * Manual Dexterity C

• Hearing other sounds C

REQUIRED BEHAVIORS:

1. Team oriented (works well with others)

2. Communicates well

3. Dependable, Dedicated, and loyal

4. Fork Truck Operator Experience

5. Safety Conscious

6. Respectful & Trustworthy

7. Strong work ethic

8. Ability to follow directions

9. Thoroughly completes tasks, and projects as assigned/performed

10. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Industrial/commercial manufacturing environment

2. Interacts with customers and staff

3. May be exposed to mild levels of shop dust and hexavalent chromium

Policies/Procedures

• Follow safety personal protective equipment policy

• Observe scheduled work hours and maintain appropriate attendance according to policy

• Comply with Drug & Alcohol policies

General

• Maintain requirements of personnel file including participation in required safety training

• Accept and respond to constructive feedback and comply with directives from supervisor

• Review and accept terms and conditions as presented in the company handbook

• Maintain positive working relationships with all coworkers, visitors, and personnel

• Direct complaints or concerns to appropriate staff

• Incorporate safety policies and procedures into daily work practices

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

The above list is not an all-inclusive list of job duties. Other duties may be assigned.

The previous description generally describes duties and the responsibilities of this position. The employee’s immediate supervisor or other management personnel may assign additional duties to the employee as the operation of the facility dictates. This position description may not be modified by the Facility management at any time, with or without notice. Nothing in this description should be interpreted as limiting the management’s right to operate the facility. The facility reserves the right to change work hours, shift, and assignment as need. The initial assignment cannot be guaranteed to continue.