Receiving and Inventory Clerk

$37,440 - $47,840/Yr

Walt's Wholesale Meats - Woodland, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Woodland, WA

11-50 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

Walt's Wholesale Meats, based in Woodland, WA since 1961, is one of the largest privately held independent meatpackers in the Western U.S. The company has an established reputation and long-term relationships with cattle producers and suppliers, as well as regional and national customers. Walts differentiates itself as a custom and specialty processor, with a focus on dairy cattle. The company's operating activities include sourcing, harvesting, and fabricating cattle, as well as the butchering of various cuts and trims that are then sold directly into grocery retail, ingredient, and quick service channels or to related co-manufacturing partners to these customers. We are looking for a Receiving and Inventory Clerk who is passionate about their work and shows commitment, dedication, and care for everything they do. This position is responsible for the receipt of all incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and returned goods. The clerk will check goods received against purchase orders, maintain records, and prepare reports for the purchasing department regarding materials received, returned, damaged, or part shipments. The role requires checking the quantity, type, size, part numbers, and dimensions to properly identify materials and route or deliver them to storage or manufacturing locations as instructed. Typically, this position requires up to 1 year of experience and involves first-level inventory clerical work. The job requires math and problem-solving skills equivalent to a high school diploma and no experience, or equivalent. Duties include counting inventory at various locations within the organization and matching results with inventory records. The clerk may resolve discrepancies by locating products or isolating errors in records and is responsible for maintaining the inventory database or forwarding information to the appropriate individual for maintenance. Incumbents follow established procedures and have readily available supervision.

Responsibilities

• Check goods received and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
• Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
• Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damage, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
• Deliver or route materials to departments using hand truck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
• Prepare receiving reports detailing errors, shortages, damages, and defects.
• Operate equipment, including but not limited to forklift or pallet jack, in unloading, moving, or storing materials as required.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yard.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
• Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
• Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
• Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
• Dispose of damaged or defective items or return them to vendors.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Up to 1 year of experience in inventory or receiving roles.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance