Warehouse Inventory Clerk

Zekelman Industries•Kansas City, MO

10d

About The Position

As a Warehouse Inventory Clerk at Zekelman Industries, you will help drive warehouse operations by ensuring materials are received, stored, and shipped accurately and efficiently. The role involves coordinating picking and loading work, checking shipments, managing inbound and outbound drivers, processing and inspecting incoming materials, replenishing and rotating stock, and operating warehouse equipment. The position also contributes to process improvements and requires adherence to safety, quality, and company guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of warehouse experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Strong math skills, including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to learn bar-coding systems.
Ability to obtain forklift certification and dock leveler training within the first week of employment.
Willingness to obtain OSHA 30-hour certification within the first month.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment in varied weather and traffic conditions.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, moving, and operating machinery.

Nice To Haves

Three years of warehouse experience in the steel or tubing industry.
Experience with bar-coding systems.
Knowledge of SAP or scanning tools.
Basic knowledge of warehouse tools and equipment.
Warehouse experience in the steel or tubing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive warehouse workflow under the direction of the site manager.
Direct picking and loading staff by distributing orders according to the manager’s plan.
Check loads for accuracy before shipment as needed.
Greet inbound and outbound drivers, check them in and out, and direct truck traffic in the yard.
Print batch and shipping labels for the picking and loading team.
Receive and process incoming materials, parts, tools, and equipment.
Inspect materials for damage and document or report issues.
Receive materials from van and flatbed truck loads.
Replenish warehouse stock and rotate inventory using forklifts or reach trucks.
Operate forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.
Participate in departmental process improvement and help standardize procedures.
Follow all safety, quality, and company guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.