Inventory Clerk - Weekend Shift

Penske•Groveport, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking detail-oriented, safety-conscious Inventory Clerks to join its warehouse team. This position is performed in a 100% warehouse environment and is designated as safety sensitive. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The schedule totals 36 hours, but associates are paid for 40 hours. Compensation is $21.50 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential, for a total of $22.50 per hour. The Inventory Clerk performs inventory counts, audits, reconciliations, and inspections of inbound parts; identifies and resolves inventory discrepancies; and moves, sorts, stages, picks, packs, and scans products. The position requires safe handling of warehouse equipment and materials, accurate data entry, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Associates must be able to work independently, follow instructions and safety requirements, and communicate and escalate issues to a supervisor. The position requires two years of general office experience and one year of customer service experience. General warehouse experience is not required but is strongly preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, are required, as is the ability to enter orders using scanners and PC software. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function. Applicants must work the required schedule and at the specified location and complete a Penske employment application, background investigation, and drug screening. The role involves frequent movement, standing, walking, and sitting; use of hands and arms; and work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse. The description lists lifting requirements of 25 pounds regularly and up to 60 pounds occasionally, and later states lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. The associate must also be able to see and verbally communicate, remember and understand instructions, and meet the listed vision requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Two years of general office experience.
One year of customer service experience.
Ability to pay attention to detail and strong counting skills.
Proficient reading and counting skills and ability to follow directions.
Ability to work independently, provide customer service, deal with others, multitask, stay organized, adapt, work with numbers, and manage time.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to enter orders using scanners and PC software.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Ability to complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to meet the position's physical and communication requirements, including moving frequently, standing, walking, sitting, using hands to touch, handle, and feel, reaching, seeing, and verbally communicating.
Ability to lift and/or move the weights described in the posting: regularly 25 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds; the physical requirements section also states regularly up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

General warehouse experience is strongly preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Flexibility to work overtime is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete inventory counts, random audits, and reconciliations.
Inspect inbound parts for quantity and quality issues.
Physically and systematically place inbound freight, adapting when processes deviate.
Resolve inventory problems in a timely manner.
Research and reconcile product discrepancies and variances, including overages, shortages, and damaged products.
Search for misclassified inventory.
Escalate issues promptly and directly to a supervisor.
Operate reach trucks, pallet jacks (electric or manual), and cherry pickers.
Pick and pack parts accurately and in a manner that prevents damage, adapting when processes deviate.
Accurately match numbers and letters.
Follow all safety requirements.
Stage and sort products for loading.
Open and close dock doors.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Sort and place parts in racks or other designated areas.
Stack cardboard boxes and pallets.
Move materials within the warehouse.
Scan and count parts.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.