Tool Room Clerk - FabLogix

Kelso Industries•Duncan, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Room Clerk issues, receives, tracks, and stores the tools, consumables, equipment, and materials used by fabrication and manufacturing crews. Working under the direction of the Receiving Manager, this hands-on role keeps the tool room and weld wire room organized and stocked so the shop floor has what it needs to operate. The clerk works daily with welders, fitters, maintenance technicians, and supervisors, and helps maintain accurate inventory records and accountability for tools.

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.
Honest and trustworthy with company tools and property.
Detail-oriented and organized; dependable and ready to work on time.
Helpful and courteous when assisting employees at the tool room window.
Promptly communicates missing tools, damaged items, or other problems.
Works well in a fast-paced shop environment and keeps a clean, organized work area.
Takes pride in doing the job right the first time.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and 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 within the requirements of the position and applicable safety procedures.
Ability to work outdoors in the pipe laydown yard in varying weather conditions and around forklifts, cranes, trucks, fabrication equipment, and other industrial machinery.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, safety footwear, hearing protection, gloves, and other PPE as required.

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 each check-out and check-in 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 deliveries and verify items against packing slips and purchase orders.
Report shipment shortages, overages, and damage to the Receiving Manager.
Tag, label, and put away 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.