Inventory Clerk

PALFINGER; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Palfinger AG in Trenton, New Jersey is seeking an Inventory Clerk to support daily warehouse operations. You will receive, store, issue, and ship materials, maintain accuracy, and ensure safe material movement in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, forklift operation, and data entry into inventory systems. Must have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail; forklift license is preferred, with 3 years of inventory/warehouse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift license preferred; experience operating material-handling equipment required.
• Three years' experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or cycle counting.
• Strong attention to detail to review data and identify discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel), RF scanners, and inventory systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records, including cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.
• Receive, inspect, store, and ship materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and damage-free delivery.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely to move, load, and unload materials.
• Process inventory transactions in the system, including receiving, issuing, and location assignments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while communicating effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory control knowledge

Forklift operation experience

Prioritization skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

RF scanners

Inventory systems

Job description

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For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

The Inventory Clerk supports daily warehouse operations by accurately receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping materials. This role ensures inventory accuracy, safe material movement, and compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment. This position will be working at our Trenton, New Jersey facility.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records, including cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.


• Receive, inspect, store, and ship materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and damage-free delivery.


• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely to move, load, and unload materials.


• Process inventory transactions in the system, including receiving, issuing, and location assignments.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while communicating effectively with team members and management.

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Valid forklift license preferred, and experience operating material-handling equipment required.


• Three years’ experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or cycle counting.


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review data and identify discrepancies.


• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Excel), RF scanners, and inventory systems.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, including overtime when needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: t his is an hourly job with salary range $45,760 to $50,000


• 401(k) with Company match.


• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.


• Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).


• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled