About the position
Plant Prefab is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to play an integral role in growing, maintaining, and optimizing the operations here at Plant Prefab! In this unique and challenging position, the Shipping and Receiving Clerk will be responsible for assisting with all shipping and receiving activities within the factory. They will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the crew while maintaining efficiency to complete projects on time. This person will be required to integrate well within a cross-functional team that includes all trades and subcontractors in the factory to ensure the production operations are set up for success. All work is to be carried out safely while adhering to Plant Prefab’s quality guidelines, policies, and standards while driving the culture and successful tactical implementation of such. The position will be based in our Tejon Ranch, CA facility and report to the Director of Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
- Complete shipping and receiving duties such as reviewing delivered orders for accuracy.
- Organize and store shipped products in their proper locations.
- Label shipped materials/merchandise.
- Perform project ship loose.
- Distribute delivered items to their respective departments within the factory.
- Load and unload materials/merchandise with a forklift or by hand.
- Ensure all shipping and receiving work is always carried out in a safe manner that complies with all environmental and OSHA safety regulations.
- Ensure all shipping and receiving work is performed by employees and contractors in compliance with Plant Prefab standards, Quality Manual applicable building codes, HCD FBH 314, and other applicable regulations.
- Complete all shipping and receiving work efficiently and with minimal waste and spoilage.
- Ensure all shipping and receiving work is in compliance to, and adequacy of, quality assurance procedures including latest SOPs and iterate those procedures as required to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Identify non-value-added operations in the organization and propose new operational procedures to achieve leaner processes.
- Consider health, safety, sustainability and the environment in all decisions and actions.
- Execute various other activities as assigned to support the success of the organization.
Requirements
- Strong Communication skills: ability to communicate and report effectively both internally and externally, writing and speaking professionally at all levels while demonstrating the ability to adapt to and connect with all levels of people.
- Startup mindset - ability to be resourceful and determined to succeed; striving to reinvent an industry.
- 2-5 years of shipping and receiving experience, preferably in custom residential, modular and/or multi-family construction.
- 2-5 years of experience operating material handling equipment such as a forklift.
- Significant knowledge in construction methods, means, materials, best practices, and schedule management.
- Able to effectively complete all activities and tasks to deliver a high caliber of finish quality and craftsmanship.
- Exceptional schedule, time, and resource management.
- Exceptional attention to detail in construction.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive urgent matters with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with others in order to complete tasks.
- Ability to operate high speed equipment efficiently while taking into account all required safety guidelines.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Plant Prefab.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to work efficiently in a steady – fast paced environment and properly adjust between the two at a moment’s notice.
- Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
- Must be flexible enough to kneel, reach, grip, bend, twist, etc. as required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (hourly pay, discretionary bonus, and stock options) commensurate with experience and skills.
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- The opportunity to work with great architects and meaningfully contribute to projects that improve the quality of life for people and the planet.
