Warehouse Clerk

Warehouse Clerk

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises is looking for a Warehouse Clerk in Norfolk, VA.
• The position focuses on the systematic management of company assets, specifically focusing on the procurement, storage, and maintenance of consumables and specialized tooling.

Job Description:

• Manage the check-out/check-in process for precision tools, power equipment, and specialized machinery.
• Conduct regular audits of the "Tool Crib" to ensure 100% accountability and reduce "shrinkage" (lost items).
• Coordinate the calibration and repair schedules for technical instruments.
• Maintain stock levels for "MRO" items (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), such as lubricants, fasteners, safety gear (PPE), and cleaning supplies.
• Utilize Inventory Management Software (IMS) or ERP systems to track usage rates and set "re-order points."
• Receive incoming shipments, verify packing slips against purchase orders, and organize stock for easy retrieval.
• Inspect returned tools for damage or excessive wear; determine if a tool needs sharpening, repair, or decommissioning.
• Monitor "wear-and-tear" trends to identify poor-quality brands or improper tool usage by staff.
• Ensure all supplies are stored according to safety standards (e.g., proper chemical storage or climate control).
• Generate weekly reports on inventory valuation and high-usage items.
• Work closely with the purchasing department to source cost-effective vendors without sacrificing quality.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2+ years in warehouse operations, ideally within a maritime, aerospace, or industrial coating environment.
• Must have familiarity with NACE or SSPC standards is a significant plus.
• Must have ability to lift 50 lbs. and remain mobile in a warehouse setting for extended periods.
• Must have extreme precision in tracking batch numbers and expiration dates for chemical compliance.

Security Requirements:

• Must have a REAL ID. (Must be obtained before start date)
• Must be able to acquire DBIDS access to Naval Bases which comes from passing basic security clearance background check. Must have DBIDS before being put in work site.

Travel Requirements:

• Moderate travel required: 20% - 45%.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive motion, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, and Visual Acuity (depth perception).
• Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions (affect the respiratory system), frequently work in close quarters and/or function in narrow aisles or passageways (areas that could cause claustrophobia).
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $26 - $28 per hour