We are looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to support material distribution activities for a Contract position based in Watsonville, California. This role focuses on coordinating truck scale transactions, preparing accurate sales and pickup documentation, processing payments, and helping customers receive the correct materials for their project needs. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and operations teams in a fast-paced plant environment.
Responsibilities:
- Operate the truck scale to record inbound and outbound loads accurately and efficiently.
- Prepare and issue purchase or load tickets, receipts, and related documentation for customer transactions.
- Collect payments and maintain accurate transaction records in accordance with company procedures.
- Coordinate with drivers, plant personnel, and customers to confirm order details and ensure the correct materials are dispatched.
- Monitor inventory movement and support day-to-day tracking of materials, assets, and delivery activity.
- Assist with dispatch-related communication to help maintain timely loading and delivery schedules.
- Support physical inventory counts and routine reconciliation activities to improve inventory accuracy.
- Maintain awareness of site procedures, safety practices, and applicable regulatory requirements while interacting with the public and operational teams.
- Experience in inventory tracking, asset inventory management, or related clerical support work.
- Ability to handle scale transactions, payment collection, and documentation with a high level of accuracy.
- Familiarity with dispatching processes and coordinating material movement in an industrial or plant setting.
- Understanding of annual physical inventory procedures and routine record reconciliation.
- Knowledge of construction materials or the aggregates/asphalt business is preferred.
- Exposure to hot mix asphalt operations and general plant processes is an asset.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, drivers, and internal teams.
