Receiving Clerk

ITW•Elgin, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Clerk supports inventory accuracy, material movement, production support, vendor coordination, and logistics to help ensure efficient facility operations. The role maintains accurate inventory records, coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, supports production scheduling and material transactions, and ensures materials are received, stored, and distributed properly. The position is onsite at the Elgin, Illinois facility, with a standard Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No regular travel is required. This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Experience operating stand-up or sit-down forklifts required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Strong understanding of inventory control and material handling processes.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and process documentation.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Ability to operate warehouse and material handling equipment safely and effectively.
Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, and inventory management software.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to collaborate effectively with production, shipping, receiving, and vendor partners.
Understanding of and commitment to workplace safety standards and regulations.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions in accordance with company safety standards and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
One to three years of experience in a warehouse, plant, or distribution environment preferred.
Material handling experience preferred.
Familiarity with ERP systems; QAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory accuracy by locating inventory, processing inventory corrections, and updating records.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Perform routing and bill of materials (BOM) adjustments in the ERP system as required.
Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
Create production IDs, purchase orders, and material transactions to support manufacturing operations.
Issue materials to production IDs and maintain accurate inventory records.
Coordinate shipments to and from external vendors.
Scan production logs and validate records for completeness and accuracy.
Perform hand-sorting, packing, and material preparation as needed.
Manage the return and movement of empty tubs, totes, pallets, and containers between facilities.
Prepare and ship supplies and materials to vendors.
Support scrap trailer organization and coordinate disposal of scrap materials, crates, metal, and other recyclable materials.
Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory, logistics, and warehouse operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.