Polytek Development Corp.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

South St. Paul, Minnesota•Full-time
About the Job
Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:
Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:
  • Pick orders from racking and log orders into hand-held computer.
  • Pack outgoing shipments and load onto trucks when needed.
  • Use vacuum lifts for 5-gal pail handling and packing.
  • Use computer to generate shipping papers and labels.
  • Keep work area neat and uncluttered.
  • Willing & able to learn and follow Hazardous Materials shipping regulations.
  • Use Transportation Management System program, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • File and track purchase orders.
  • Greet truck drivers and ensure that they stay in receiving area.
  • Receive incoming shipments and verify that materials delivered match purchase order.
  • Record receipt, approval and location of raw materials using hand-held computer.
  • Communicate with Quality Control personnel to facilitate product approval.
  • Unload trucks as required.
  • Manage loading of empty containers into return trailer.
  • Move pallets of drums/materials with forklift and place on racks.
  • Present and maintain a positive attitude with regards to Polytek management policies and instructions.
  • Report safety concerns immediately to Shipping & Receiving Manager, Vice President of Operations or Environmental Health & Safety Director.
  • Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
  • Place raw materials into racking and record location using hand-held computer.
  • Place finished products into racking and record location using hand-held computer.
  • Stocking/Rotating finished goods and raw material inventories.
  • Warehouse housekeeping.
  • Maintain Packaging Inventory.
  • Finished Product Kit Assembly.
  • Package Accessory products, ie. Hemp, Tietex.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.  
  • Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
  • Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
  • Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift. 

Education and Experience:
  • Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English. 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
  • Licensed forklift truck operator.
  • One year manufacturing experience preferred; on the job training to be provided.
  • Basic computer experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.