Production Control & Shipping/Receiving Clerk

The Production Control Clerk supports manufacturing operations by compiling, tracking, and maintaining production data to ensure efficient workflow and accurate reporting. This role plays a critical part in coordinating production activities, monitoring material usage, and helping maintain consistent output in a fast-paced aerospace precision machining environment.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and returned goods against purchase orders, manifests, and invoices for accuracy.
• Check quantities, types, sizes, and part numbers to properly identify materials; document and report any errors, shortages, damages, or defective parts.
• Route, deliver, or store materials to appropriate manufacturing or storage locations using material handling equipment.
• Compute shipping and storage charges using computer systems or price lists, and confer with vendors or establishment representatives to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate outgoing shipments and maintain meticulous records of all received and shipped goods.
• Analyze production metrics including materials used, scrap rates/patterns, departmental productivity, and aging work in process
• Monitor material inventory levels and assist in maintaining adequate supply to support uninterrupted production
• Conduct inventory cycle count to ensure system accuracy
• Track and update machine load schedules to ensure balanced workflow and optimal equipment utilization
• Assist in production flow by making sure parts are moving smoothly through the company, while also identifying production bottlenecks and support continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all production records and reports
• Assist planning in getting controlled documents to the shop
• Performs other tasks and/or assignments as required
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

• An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
• An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
• An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

Required Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience in manufacturing, production control, or a similar field

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably within aerospace or precision machining
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems is preferred
• Ability to analyze data and generate accurate reports
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management abilities
• Experience with production scheduling or inventory control systems is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, and sit for long periods working on a computer
• Occasionally lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material handling equipment
• Occasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and in the manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

• Excessive noise (hearing protection required)
• Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear is required.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive.

Mid-Shift: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Compensation is determined by relevant experience, skills, certification.

This position is a temporary assignment managed in partnership with our staffing agency partner. All initial screening and payroll will be facilitated through the agency.

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices.

Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.