Import/Export Clerk jobs in Portland, OR

Description

Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products, equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years? Columbia Machine is one of Vancouvers largest employers, and a family owned business since 1937; we are currently seeking a Warehouse Clerk with a highly-trained eye for quality to join our team. In this position, youll be able to help support our companys vision of delivering products of the highest quality to our customers. Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to http://www.columbiamachine.com for more information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Pulls parts for internal customers

Pulling and preparing orders for shipment to external customers

Accurately Receives parts into inventory

Able to identify a part to a print or read a blue print

Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch

Basic Computer Skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):

Constant (over 66%)

• Decision Making

(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operation business decisions that affect the department

• Problem Solving

(Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed.)

Frequent (33%-66%)

• Independence of Action

(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operation business decisions that affect the department.)

Occasional (10%-33%)

None

None to Seldom (0%-10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Non-Essential Job Functions

Routinely cleans and organizes area

Participates in 6S, CIS and other departmental improvement projects

Pick up and Deliver internal mail

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

Other

Basic

1. LEAN Principles

Skills-

1. Stages parts appropriately for the destinations
2. Maintains inventory accuracy by following Standard Control practices
3. Understands and works to priorities
4. Adjusts allocations as necessary
5. Provides information on orders to internal customers
6. Accurately receive inventory and put in warehouse locations
7. Ability to operation Carts, Pallet Jacks, Hand Trucks and Forklifts
8. Assists with cycle counting
9. High attention to detail

Abilities-

1. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
2. Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
4. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
5. Willingness to work extended hours to meet company needs
6. Maintains a clean and safe work area
7. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
8. Communicates well with peers, supervision, customers, vendors and other departments
9. Actively participates in Columbia Idea System, 6S, and other CI efforts

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. 1 -3 Years experience

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Constant (over 66%)

Standing, walking Bending, Stooping, Hearing, Listening, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching Overhead, Carrying and Lifting up to 10, 30 and 50 LBS

Frequent (33%-66%)

Talking

Occasional (10%-33%)

Sitting, Climbing Stairs

Seldom (1-10%)

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Squatting,

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Industrial exposure: Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Noise, Vibration, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids, Welding and Burning smoke

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):

Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operational area or task being performed.

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at www.columbiamachine.com

Qualifications