Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

QED Environmental Systems, a Graco company, is the leading manufacturer of innovative environmental products. For over 30 years, QED’s expertise has included pumping systems, landfill products and air strippers. QED is located in Dexter, just west of Ann Arbor, MI.

Our Receiving Clerk is responsible for unloading shipments and verifying that contents are correct and that no items are damaged. The Receiving Clerk must locate inventory into the proper location using the appropriate means – forklift, pallet jack, or by hand as well as keep accurate records, have good problem-solving skills, and good organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Load machines and pallets onto trucks for shipment.
• Receive all incoming deliveries.
• Accurately enter inventory into the ERP computer system.
• Verify inventory received against the Purchase Order.
• Conduct cycle counts of finished goods and tubing inventory on a regular basis
• Research PO vs actual delivery issues
• Locate owner(s) of non-inventory items
• Sort and distribute deliveries to appropriate department, location or inventory cart
• Create required storage location for new/over-flow items and work with manufacturing engineer for inventory location in ERP system
• Follow the inspection process for incoming parts
• Move incoming raw materials to proper inventory location
• Process customer returns accordingly:
  • Overstock / Return:  Send items back to QC for restocking. 
  • Warranty / Issues:  Follow the instruction provided by Technical Services
  • Receive calibration lab materials and place on calibration lab cart 
• Communication to customers (internal and external) about problems or issues.
• Ability to use pallet jack to move, pick, pack, and unload inventory/orders to/from racking including unloading pallets on semi-trucks
• Have the ability to be trained in forklift/HiLo usage and safety, as well as other safety programs
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Work as a team player
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Assist in other departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient Forklift skills – all company owned models
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of business software
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of scale use
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization  
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to research issues and drive to a resolution
• Keeps records as required
• Perform cycle counts
• Attentive to daily upkeep of fork lift equipment.
• Report any safety hazards or dangers
• 1-3 years of receiving experience preferred
• Computer knowledge with Microsoft products, Internet usage, and shipping manifests required
• Ability to function accurately and safely in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to complete tasks on short notice as well as ability to change “gears” quickly
• Have the ability to be trained and certified in HAZMAT shipping procedures
• Have the ability to be trained in forklift/HiLo usage and safety, as well as other safety programs

Desirable:

• Incoming Inspection experience
• Blueprint familiarity
• Ability to use inspection tools i.e. micrometer, gauges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Factory environment
• Full-time
• Overtime may be required
• Climate controlled
• Limited outside environment work required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift >50 pounds on an infrequent basis (no more than 4-5 hours a day)
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Ability to walk extensively in the course of an 8 hour day
• Repetitive bending and twisting up to 90 degrees
• Lifting and reaching to all levels
• Ability to climb rolling ladder
• Correctable vision
• Ability to withstand exposure to heat and cold

Power to Be

At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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