Fleet Parts & Inventory Specialist (Forklift Certified)

City of Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia is seeking an Inventory Clerk to assist in procuring, stocking and maintaining inventory of parts, materials and supplies for the Fleet Services Division, and to perform routine clerical and bookkeeping tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, organizing the parts room, issuing parts to staff, reconciling orders and preparing reports, while meeting safety and physical requirements such as lifting up to 50 pounds and operating standard equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License.
• ASE parts specialist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for Fleet Services Division parts, materials, tools and supplies.
• Procure parts needed for maintenance and repair work.
• Communicate with vendors for price quotes, availability and order coordination; resolve billing/shipping discrepancies.
• Receive goods and reconcile invoices with purchase orders; process payments.
• Organize, label, and stock parts; issue parts to staff as needed.
• Assist in quarterly inventory and maintain a clean parts room.
• Attend trainings and meetings to maintain job knowledge; perform routine clerical tasks (reports, data entry, filing, mail, phones).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The City of Columbia is seeking an Inventory Clerk to assist in procuring, stocking and maintaining inventory of parts, materials and supplies for the Fleet Services Division, and to perform routine clerical and bookkeeping tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, organizing the parts room, issuing parts to staff, reconciling orders and preparing reports, while meeting safety and physical requirements such as lifting up to 50 pounds and operating standard equipment.