Inventory Control Clerk - 1st Shift

Penske•Dayton, NJ

3h•$19

About The Position

Position Summary: The Inventory Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and supporting daily inventory operations. This role ensures that inventory data is up to date and materials are available to support business needs. Schedule : Monday to Friday 6:45AM to 3:15PM Weekends and Holidays as needed for any business needs Pay: $19/hr Major Responsibilities: Receive, count, and record incoming inventory and supplies Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory management systems or spreadsheets Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies Label, organize, and store inventory properly Prepare inventory reports and documentation Coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, and operations teams Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety standards Assist with shipping, receiving, and stock replenishment as needed Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor Qualifications Qualifications: 2 years of general office experience required 1 year of customer service experience required High School diploma or equivalent required Must have RD,SP,EPJ experience Previous inventory, warehouse, or clerical experience preferred Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to lift and move inventory as required Good communication and time-management skills Must be able to lift and move cartons up to 70 lbs. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required AS400 experience preferred Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary: $19/hr Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Requirements

2 years of general office experience required
1 year of customer service experience required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Must have RD,SP,EPJ experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to lift and move inventory as required
Good communication and time-management skills
Must be able to lift and move cartons up to 70 lbs.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Previous inventory, warehouse, or clerical experience preferred
AS400 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Receive, count, and record incoming inventory and supplies
Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory management systems or spreadsheets
Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
Label, organize, and store inventory properly
Prepare inventory reports and documentation
Coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, and operations teams
Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety standards
Assist with shipping, receiving, and stock replenishment as needed
Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor