Custom Owned Material Clerk
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Springs Window Fashions
Waukegan, IL, US
Summary
The COM Clerk is responsible for inspecting custom owned materials for flaws and documenting nonconformities to ensure quality standards. They also handle receiving activities, data entry for orders, and collaborate with production and customer service teams.
Job Description
Description
Position Summary:
The Custom Owned Material (COM) Clerk ensures that products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This role involves inspecting materials, components, and finished goods, identifying nonconformities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain consistent product quality.
Pay is $16.50 per hour. Shift is 6:00am- 2:30pm
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Computer and data entry skills
- Customer Service experience a plus
- Extensive knowledge of Fabric a plus, but not required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written, oral communication skills
- Basic math and basic computer skills
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Strong attention to detail
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct receiving activities of COM
- Inspect COM fabric for flaws (must be able to lift 50 lb. fabric bolts)
- Document material flaws by completing necessary forms and uploading to systems.
- Determine if flaws can be worked around
- Data entry (edit orders, release orders, and add notes)
- Assist production and customer service with COM issues
- Must be willing to cross train within the dept.
- May interact with dealers and suppliers regarding COM fabric issues
- Participate in team improvement initiatives
- Communicate inspection findings to production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Participate in internal audits and support customer or third-party inspections.
- Assist with quality implementation of control procedures and continuous improvement activities (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Requirements
Position Summary:
The Custom Owned Material (COM)Clerk ensures that products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This role involves inspecting materials, components, and finished goods, identifying nonconformities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain consistent product quality.
Pay is $16.50 per hour. Shift is 6:00am- 2:30pm
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Computer and data entry skills
- Customer Service experience a plus
- Extensive knowledge of fabric is a plus but not required
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written, oral communication skills
- Basic math and basic computer skills
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Strong attention to detail
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct receiving activities of COM
- Inspect COM fabric for flaws (must be able to lift 50 lb. fabric bolts)
- Document material flaws by completing necessary forms and uploading to systems.
- Determine if flaws can be worked around
- Data entry (edit orders, release orders, and add notes)
- Assist production and customer service with COM issues
- Must be willing to cross train within the dept.
- May interact with dealers and suppliers regarding COM fabric issues
- Participate in team improvement initiatives
- Communicate inspection findings to production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Participate in internal audits and support customers or third-party inspections.
- Assist with quality implementation of control procedures and continuous improvement activities (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Employee Benefits:
- Effective on start Date
- Health and Welfare-Including medical dental, vision insurance and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Matching -Company match of 100% of first 4% and 50% of the next 2%
- Paid Time Off
- 10 accrued vacation days, to start/11 Paid Company/Holidays
- Education Savings 529 Plan
- Career Path Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Product Discounts
- Disability Insurance
- Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Programs
Our tagline is “the Best Experience Company.” And it’s more than just a set of words—it represents the essence of who we are. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates and team members, our consumers and end users, and our channel and business partners.
Setting the bar so high means our work is never done. We’re always improving every aspect of our business. With the full support of senior leadership and private ownership, we’re making significant investments to deliver the Best Experience.
Our products are available in nearly every major retailer and in thousands of design showrooms. It’s likely you’ve seen our products in large office buildings, small businesses, and maybe even your own home. Our brands include Bali, Graber, SWFcontract, Horizons, Mecho, and more.
Springs Window Fashions’ innovative, high-quality products and best-in-class service are designed to delight homeowners and clients every step of the way.
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Middleton, Wisconsin
Our tagline is “the Best Experience Company.” And it’s more than just a set of words—it represents the essence of who we are. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates and team members, our consumers and end users, and our channel and business partners.
Setting the bar so high means our work is never done. We’re always improving every aspect of our business. With the full support of senior leadership and private ownership, we’re making significant investments to deliver the Best Experience.
Our products are available in nearly every major retailer and in thousands of design showrooms. It’s likely you’ve seen our products in large office buildings, small businesses, and maybe even your own home. Our brands include Bali, Graber, SWFcontract, Horizons, Mecho, and more.
Springs Window Fashions’ innovative, high-quality products and best-in-class service are designed to delight homeowners and clients every step of the way.
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Middleton, Wisconsin