Shipping and Receiving Clerk
WesTech Engineering
Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Ames, IA
Contract type: Full time
Job Details
Description
Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.
As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.
Summary
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for efficiently managing incoming and outgoing shipments within our warehouse. This position includes unloading freight, inspecting materials, tracking orders, coordinating shipments, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will work independently, apply knowledge of materials, and use tools and equipment safely to support our team.
Some Of The Work You Will Do
Description
Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.
As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.
Summary
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for efficiently managing incoming and outgoing shipments within our warehouse. This position includes unloading freight, inspecting materials, tracking orders, coordinating shipments, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will work independently, apply knowledge of materials, and use tools and equipment safely to support our team.
Some Of The Work You Will Do
- Receive and unload freight using manual methods, forklifts, and pallet jacks
- Inspect materials for damage and verify order quantity and quality
- Match items received with purchase orders
- Manage and identify raw metals and alloys
- Deliver and retrieve supplies to and from vendors or suppliers
- Track deadlines for shipping and receiving
- Oversee maintenance and licensing of forklifts and trucks
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members
- Work independently based on instructions and expertise
- Read and understand technical drawings
- Operate wood Saw’s and hand tools safely
- Perform other tasks as needed
- Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand while working
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a similar role
- Driving: Clean driving record
- Forklift operating experience
- Basic logistics knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Good organization and tracking abilities
- Ability to work independently based on provided instructions and personal knowledge
- Inventory management experience
- Lift up to 50 lbs for short durations
- Standing consistently throughout the shift
- Walk while carrying materials over distances of 75-100 ft.
- Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, and crawl
- Frequent reaching and handling of materials
- Awareness of surroundings for safe operation
- Ability to see while wearing personal safety equipment
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