Tool Room Clerk
About The Position
The Tool Room Clerk issues, receives, tracks, and stores tools, consumables, equipment, and materials used by fabrication and manufacturing crews. Reporting to the Receiving Manager, this hands-on role keeps the tool room and weld wire room organized and stocked so the shop floor has the supplies it needs. The clerk works daily with welders, fitters, maintenance technicians, and supervisors, and supports accurate inventory records and tool accountability. The position is based in Duncan, South Carolina, in a manufacturing environment that includes work in the pipe laydown yard and around industrial equipment. The role is full-time and hourly (non-exempt); overtime may be required based on inventory and operational needs. The company offers competitive hourly pay, with overtime pay as applicable, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and company holidays. It also describes career advancement pathways and an entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and flexibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in a tool room, warehouse, shipping and receiving, or material-handling role.
- Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and consumables used in a fabrication or welding shop.
- Ability to read packing slips, purchase orders, labels, and tool or material tags.
- Accurate counting and basic math skills.
- Basic computer skills for entering inventory transactions.
- Ability to safely operate or work around forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb, and work around stored materials and equipment for a full shift.
- Ability to lift and move materials and tools in accordance with position requirements and applicable safety procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions in the pipe laydown yard.
- Ability to work around forklifts, cranes, trucks, fabrication equipment, and other industrial machinery.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, safety footwear, hearing protection, and gloves.
- Honesty and trustworthiness with company tools and property; detail orientation, organization, dependability, courtesy, and ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Current forklift certification.
- Familiarity with pipe, fittings, valves, and welding supplies.
- Experience with ERP, barcode, or tool-tracking systems.
- Experience with 5S or Lean practices.
Responsibilities
- Issue and receive tools, equipment, and consumables at the tool room window, recording check-outs and check-ins by employee, project, or work order.
- Inspect returned tools, tag out damaged, worn, or incomplete items, and report them to the Receiving Manager.
- Restock consumables, including welding wire and rod, grinding and cutting discs, abrasives, gloves, PPE, and fasteners, to set levels.
- Keep shelves, bins, racks, and cabinets clean, labeled, and organized using 5S practices.
- Follow up with employees about overdue or unreturned tools.
- Unload incoming deliveries and check items against packing slips and purchase orders.
- Report shortages, overages, and damaged shipments to the Receiving Manager.
- Tag, label, and store tools and materials in assigned locations in the tool room, warehouse, and pipe laydown yard.
- Ensure materials are stored and protected from damage or weather.
- Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment once trained and certified.
- Report inventory count differences, low stock, and missing tools to the Receiving Manager.
- Help track inspection and calibration due dates for tools and equipment as assigned.
- Follow company safety rules and wear required PPE.
- Keep the tool room, aisles, and laydown yard clean and free of hazards.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and near misses.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Receiving Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay, with overtime pay as applicable.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Company holidays.
- Career advancement pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
