Materials Clerk
Location: Valencia, CA
Job Type: Temp To Full-Time
Company: Coast Personnel
Salary: Market Rate
Category: Light Industrial
Job Description Apply Now
The Materials Clerk plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials throughout the warehouse and supply chain operations. This position is responsible for performing a blend of clerical and physical tasks that support the accurate receipt, inventory, maintenance, and shipping of various items, including electrical, mechanical, raw materials, hazardous materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment. The Materials Clerk is integral to maintaining the integrity of inventory records, ensuring compliance with shipping regulations, and supporting overall warehouse efficiency. This role is suited for those who are detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage a variety of tasks in a dynamic warehouse environment. Working as a Materials Clerk offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in material handling, documentation, and inventory control within a supportive team environment. Candidates interested in a career in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain management are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button.
Materials Clerk - Summary- Responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of materials.
- Supports warehouse operations by performing clerical and physical tasks.
- Maintains inventory records and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
- Handles hazardous materials and completes necessary documentation.
- Compare items in shipments with specified receiving or shipping documents, such as purchase orders, packing slips, pick slips, and invoices.
- Conduct visual inspections of items to check for damage, corrosion, rust, or scratches.
- Complete and initial required documentation to confirm quantity, part identification, and receiving or shipping information.
- Prepare and submit Nonconformance reports when discrepancies are found.
- Ensure shipments are marked, labeled, and packaged according to specified rules and regulations.
- Verify and input basic material status information using computer terminals or inventory management systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment as necessary for operational efficiency.
- Pack and label items in accordance with IATA and DOT regulations, and complete Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods when required.
- Support warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, and shipping functions, as outlined below:
- Receiving: Compare received items with purchase orders and packing slips, conduct visual checks, count, separate, label, and package parts for storage or shipment.
- Inventory Control: Store items in designated areas, pull parts from inventory to fill orders, check items for condition, verify documentation, and prepare items for export in compliance with regulations.
- Shipping/Warehouse Operations: Perform receiving and inventory control functions for various materials, operate forklifts or similar equipment, assist in moving shipments to staging areas, and prepare final shipping documentation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall warehouse operations.
- Competitive hourly pay structure.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supply chain and logistics.
- Potential for career advancement within warehouse and inventory management roles.
- Comprehensive training and support provided for all safety and compliance procedures.
- General knowledge of supplies, parts, tools, and equipment used in warehouse environments.
- Experience in material handling, documentation, or control is beneficial but not required.
- Ability to perform basic data entry and use computer terminals for inventory management.
- Capability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily responsibilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions for routine tasks.
- Commitment to adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines, especially when handling hazardous materials.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on accuracy in documentation and inventory management.
- Comfortable performing both clerical and physical tasks in a warehouse setting.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with team members and supervisors.
- Proactive and reliable, eager to contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing warehouse processes and technology.
- The Materials Clerk role offers a valuable entry point into the logistics and supply chain industry, with opportunities for skill development and career growth.
- Work is performed in a warehouse environment with adherence to safety protocols and equipment usage guidelines.
- Collaborative team environment supports continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button to be considered for this dynamic opportunity.