Inventory Clerk Level 1
About The Position
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Inventory Clerk - Level 1? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today! Job Summary: The Inventory Clerk - Level 1 is responsible for accurate data entry and recordkeeping of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, production usage, and adjustments. This role supports effective inventory control through timely reconciliations, reporting, and discrepancy resolution to ensure material accuracy and availability. The clerk works closely with cross-functional teams to support production continuity and maintain quality and safety standards. This position upholds compliance with company policies, 6S principles, and all relevant inventory and documentation requirements. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Requirements
- Required: High School Diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
- 0-1 year of experience in a manufacturing or inventory environment (experience in high-volume environments preferred but not required)
- Basic communication and problem-solving skills
- Safety-conscious mindset and willingness to follow established procedures
- Ability to operate or obtain certification for forklift, electric pallet jack, and manual pallet jack (training can be provided)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or willingness to learn
- Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
- Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Nice To Haves
- Preferred: Associate's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or inventory environment
- Exposure to team coordination or collaborative projects
- Experience or familiarity with lithium-ion battery manufacturing or related industries
- Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and process adherence
- Forklift/Electric Pallet Jack Certification
- OSHA Safety Training or similar
Responsibilities
- Accurately enter and track inventory receipts, transfers, usage, adjustments, lot codes, and component usage
- Maintain inventory balance reports, safety stock, demand rates, and track canceled or reduced purchase orders
- Order and maintain production supply materials to support uninterrupted production
- Operate and maintain tools and equipment within functional area
- Ability to work all scheduled shift hours
- Assist with monthly and year-end physical inventory counts and verify counts against system records
- Conduct weekly reconciliations for spare parts and support scrap/recovery processes
- Investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate records of quality issues, inspections, and deviations
- Generate and distribute inventory, production, shipping, and receiving reports on time
- Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area
- Communicate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve inventory or quality issues in a timely manner
- Respond to inventory-related inquiries and assist other departments as needed
- Follow all quality standards, safety protocols, and company policies, including 6S
- Report quality concerns or deviations promptly to supervisors or engineering staff
- Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and wear required PPE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
