Inventory/Receiving Clerk

Daktronics • Brookings, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory/Receiving Clerk works in Daktronics’ Transportation Manufacturing department in Brookings, South Dakota. Inventory receives, stores, and distributes most items purchased by Daktronics as well as many make-for-stock items manufactured in the plant. Parts and assemblies are pulled, packaged, and delivered to the manufacturing floor for assembly or shipping, often using work order picklists.

The role includes learning Daktronics products, systems, processes, and material flow; pulling parts to fill work orders; resolving inventory count discrepancies; receiving and verifying incoming material; kitting materials and gathering production documentation; and completing physical cycle counts and material audits. The employee must learn and be able to train others in Inventory tasks, including work order pulling, data entry, and bulk staging. The work requires accurate recordkeeping, following written instructions, completing quality work in a timely manner, learning and performing varied tasks, and working effectively with a team and with minimal supervision.

The preferred schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. The environment is described as clean, safe, organized, and well-lit, though employees may work around solder or paint odors. Physical duties include frequent lifting and carrying, standing for a full 10-hour shift with planned breaks, moving items between manufacturing departments, and pushing or pulling carts. The employee may operate mobile equipment such as a tugger, forklift, or automated pallet jack.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to participate successfully as a team member.
• Ability to learn quickly and execute different tasks throughout the day.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Keyboard skills.
• Accuracy with numbers.
• Good communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic and flexible work environment.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment, including a tugger, forklift, or automated pallet jack.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds; in some areas, ability to occasionally to frequently lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to work with hands, stand for a full 10-hour shift with planned breaks, move items between manufacturing departments, and push or pull carts.
• Ability to work around odors such as solder or paint.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy; this is verified through a motor vehicle record check.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in receiving, warehouse, inventory, or materials management.
• Understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, and/or the Glovia ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Learn Daktronics products, systems, processes, and the flow of materials through the company.
• Pull parts to fill work orders and handle inventory count discrepancies.
• Learn and be able to train employees in Inventory tasks, including work order pulling, data entry, bulk staging, and other tasks and procedures.
• Safely and responsibly use tools and safe lifting practices.
• Follow written instructions and accurately record work performed.
• Complete quality work in a timely manner, including repetitive tasks, and quickly learn and accurately perform new tasks as assigned.
• Work effectively as a team member, with little supervision; help where needed, suggest process and product improvements, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Receive and verify incoming material.
• Kit materials and gather documentation needed for production.
• Perform physical cycle counts and material audits as assigned.
• Move items to various manufacturing departments and operate mobile equipment as applicable.
• Perform other duties as needed to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain punctuality and good attendance and follow company guidelines and policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and meaningful benefits.
• Consistent work schedule with no rotating shifts.
• Clean, safe, organized, and well-lit work environment.
• Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.
• Varied tasks and opportunities for learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED