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About The Position
Cates Control Systems is seeking a dependable, organized, and motivated Materials Clerk to join our growing team in Wylie, TX. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment, enjoys staying organized, and takes pride in supporting production operations with accuracy and efficiency. This position plays a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly by managing inventory, supporting production teams, and transporting materials between our Wylie and Plano facilities. Candidates with prior warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience are encouraged to apply. Forklift experience is required, and CDL experience is a strong plus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 1+ year of warehouse, inventory, materials, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing support experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Forklift operating experience required
- Ability to safely drive a company truck between office locations
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
- Comfortable standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and handling materials throughout the workday
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
- Dependability and accountability
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Team-oriented mindset
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Forklift operation and warehouse material handling
- Inventory control and cycle counting
- ERP system usage and inventory transactions
- Shipping and receiving processes
- Material staging and job tracking
- Safe operation of company vehicles/trucks
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Packing slip and sales order processing
- Inventory discrepancy resolution
Nice To Haves
- CDL experience is a strong plus
- prior Materials Clerk: 1 year (Preferred)
- inventory: 1 year (Preferred)
- cycle counts: 1 year (Preferred)
- kit or assemble parts: 1 year (Preferred)
- ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- inventory transactions in an ERP: 1 year (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Maintain clean, organized, and accurate inventory, receiving, and WIP (Work in Progress) areas
- Pull, issue, and stage parts and materials for production jobs
- Support production technicians with material requests and inventory needs
- Receive, inspect, verify, and accurately process incoming shipments
- Ensure all inventory transactions are completed correctly within the ERP system
- Store incoming materials in correct inventory locations and job bins
- Tag and organize project materials by job number
- Prepare outgoing sales orders, pull line items, and print packing slips
- Research and resolve inventory discrepancies and material shortages
- Process returned materials back into stock or coordinate supplier returns
- Conduct weekly cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy
- Safely operate a forklift to move materials throughout the warehouse
- Drive a company truck periodically between the Wylie and Plano offices to transport parts, materials, and equipment
- Assist with general warehouse upkeep, including trash and recycling removal
- Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance