Clerk - Stores

Linamar - Fletcher, NC

Fletcher, NC

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Responsible for maintaining the necessary inventory levels of manufacturing supplies and tools to support production needs. Collect, store, and issue hand tools, machine tools, dies, measuring devices, and other equipment. Maintain records of withdrawals and returns of tooling. Locate missing or misplaced tools; make repairs as necessary. Ensure that all tools and equipment are in good working condition and meet calibration specifications. Order new stock and unpack and store new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inventory control of spare parts and miscellaneous items utilizing computer system.
• Maintain inventory control strategies to maximize inventory efficiencies and minimize costs (i.e. min, max, reorder points).
• Distribution of materials in the spare parts room.
• Assist purchasing personnel in procurement functions on a daily basis, order replenishment, follow up with suppliers, expedite past due orders and other duties within Supply Chain Management as required.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to use computers and fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (especially email) and Teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to read lists of products, stock numbers, quantities and prices.
• Ability to interact with purchasing staff to clarify options to replace a faulty order.
• Listen to plant personnel describe their needs and respond to their inquiries.
• Discuss changes in service policy with supervisors.
• Communicate with co-workers to co-ordinate schedules and tasks.
• Maintain inventory counts and reorder supplies when necessary.
• Strong inventory control and stock keeping capabilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Keep up to date on changes in computer technology and with change in different tools and materials used for production.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.