Shipping and Inventory Clerk

Daifuku • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is seeking an experienced Shipping and Inventory Clerk for its facility in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The role supports production processes and aims to meet customer requirements for quality, quantity, and delivery while working safely and maximizing productivity. The clerk performs warehouse, shipping, receiving, packaging, inventory, and kitting activities, and supports inventory needs across departments.

The position is based in a manufacturing facility with overhead cranes and forklifts. The workspace is normally clean, though work processes may create grinding dust, temperature variations, fumes or odors, and vibration. The facility is not climate-controlled in summer, with fans provided in work areas, and is heated in winter. Steel-toe shoes or boots are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level experience; training may be provided.
• Basic computer skills, primarily Microsoft Excel.
• Basic measurement and math skills, and knowledge of basic hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Ability to work with others and independently.
• Ability to maintain urgency in meeting production goals and attention to detail when monitoring material defects, quality issues, and inventory levels.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, reach, and twist throughout the shift.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25–50 pounds.
• Regular attendance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed, which may include weekends or holidays.
• Steel-toe shoes or boots.

Nice To Haves

• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Technical or vocational education or training related to the listed skills.
• Blueprint-reading knowledge.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience; in-house training is available.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with warehouse duties, including shipping and receiving, building pallets and crates, and packaging materials for shipment.
• Monitor and maintain inventory, including checking stock levels, anticipating supply needs, ordering and expediting supplies, and verifying receipts.
• Prepare production work by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists.
• Gather parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials for kitting.
• Package, secure, and load products.
• Track and prepare product documents and monitor database activity for inventory.
• Communicate with vendors verbally and in writing when necessary.
• Maintain organized dock and storage facilities; receive, unpack, and deliver goods, restock items, and label shelves.
• Maintain documentation associated with shipping and inventory activities.
• Follow plant safety guidelines, practices, and procedures; remain aware of surrounding activity and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Use personal protective equipment when required.
• Position parts and subassemblies using templates or by reading measurements.
• Support all departments with inventory needs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one.
• Optional critical illness and accident insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• Company-provided life and disability plans.
• 401(k) through Fidelity.
• Seven paid sick days, prorated according to start date.
• Thirteen paid vacation days, prorated according to start date.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Yearly performance bonuses.
• PPE reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED