Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Overview
The Receiving Clerk plays a critical role in supporting the efficient operation of Bunker Hill Mine by managing the receipt, inspection, storage, distribution, and documentation of materials, supplies, equipment, and parts. This position serves as a key connection between Procurement, Warehouse Operations, Maintenance, contractors, vendors, and operational teams to ensure materials are received accurately, inventoried properly, and available when needed to support uninterrupted mine operations.
In addition to warehouse and inventory responsibilities, the Receiving Clerk serves as a key site access coordinator by verifying visitor, contractor, vendor, and delivery authorization; maintaining site accountability records; enforcing security and access control procedures; and supporting a safe, secure, and productive working environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, verify, and document incoming shipments for accuracy, quality, quantity, and condition against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
- Safely unload, move, stage, and store materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
- Enter receiving transactions and maintain accurate inventory, shipping, and warehouse records within ERP and inventory management systems.
- Issue and distribute materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to support mine operations, maintenance, processing, and support departments.
- Maintain organized warehouse, receiving, and storage areas while ensuring proper handling and storage of materials to prevent loss, damage, or deterioration.
- Coordinate with Procurement, freight carriers, vendors, contractors, and internal departments to resolve shortages, shipment discrepancies, damaged materials, returns, and inventory issues.
- Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, stock management, and replenishment activities.
- Support outbound shipments, freight coordination, and other logistics functions as required.
- Verify visitor, contractor, vendor, and delivery authorization prior to granting site access, ensuring all safety, training, and permit requirements have been met.
- Issue visitor credentials, maintain visitor and contractor logs, coordinate arrivals, and arrange escorts when necessary.
- Monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic entering and exiting company facilities and enforce company access control procedures.
- Report unauthorized access attempts, security concerns, policy violations, or suspicious activity in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain site accountability records and support emergency response activities, contractor compliance efforts, security audits, and visitor management programs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, inventory control procedures, MSHA requirements, safety standards, and site security protocols.
- Participate in safety meetings, training programs, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of warehouse, inventory, logistics, security, and operational objectives.
Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum two years of experience in receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management, or related industrial operations.
- Experience using computerized inventory management systems, ERP platforms, or warehouse management software.
- Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, bills of lading, packing slips, shipping documentation, inventory records, and contractor documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory, receiving, visitor, contractor, and access-control records.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and consistently enforce company policies and procedures.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, vendors, contractors, visitors, and delivery personnel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in mining, milling, processing, construction, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Knowledge of mining equipment, maintenance parts inventory, consumable supplies, and warehouse operations.
- Experience conducting inventory cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits.
- Familiarity with MSHA regulations and mining-industry safety practices.
- Experience with visitor management systems, badge systems, access control software, or site security programs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout office, warehouse, storage, and operational areas for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier loads with assistance or mechanical equipment.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic entering and exiting company facilities.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, kneel, squat, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to inspect materials, review documentation, read labels, and accurately enter information into computer systems.
- Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, vibration, and temperature fluctuations common to mining and industrial operations.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility clothing.
- Ability to maintain strong visual awareness and situational awareness while supporting inventory control, security, visitor monitoring, and access control functions.
- Ability to safely navigate warehouse facilities, office areas, plant support areas, and operational work locations.
- Ability to respond effectively during emergency situations and support site accountability procedures when required.
About Us
Bunker Hill Mine is a historic underground silver-lead-zinc operation located in Kellogg, Idaho, at the heart of the Silver Valley. With more than a century of mining heritage, Bunker Hill has played a foundational role in the region. Today, we are focused on building its future.
Operated by Bunker Hill Mining Company, the mine is being revitalized through modern engineering, advanced technology, and best-in-class safety and environmental practices. Guided by experienced leadership, strong values, and a clear vision, we are creating a responsible and sustainable operation for the long term. Joining our team means being part of an exciting restart, helping to build a safe, high-performing operation and shaping the next generation of responsible mining in the Silver Valley.
Our success is driven by the values we live every day. We empower our people to behave like owners and act with urgency while doing things safely. We assume good intent, expect every employee to be a team player, and hold one another accountable while treating others with respect and kindness. We are committed to continuous improvement and delivering results while supporting our community, advancing responsible mining, and providing our employees with a best-in-class work environment.
Join Our Team!
If you are interested, apply today! Our team will review your information and contact you if your skills and experience are aligned with what we are looking for.