Inventory Clerk - 1st Shift

Penske Logistics; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K with company match

numerous Associate Discounts

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking an Inventory Clerk to join our Salt Lake City warehouse team. You will help ensure counts match physical inventory, process inbound receipts, and maintain data accuracy in the WMS while supporting safe warehouse operations.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of customer service and 2 years of general office experience, and be proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience.
• 2 years of general office experience preferred.
• Inventory control / cycle counting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system count matches physical inventory.
• Rotate product and maintain proper storage locations.
• Receive inventory with accuracy and audit inbound receipts.
• Input data into WMS and validate data integrity.
• Document recalls, holds, and dispositions for unsalables.
• Contribute to daily/weekly inventory reports and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Customer service

Data entry

WMS knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Penske Logistics is looking for an Inventory Clerk to become part of an excellent team at our warehouse operation in Salt Lake City. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are detail oriented, safety conscious, and have a pleasant and outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• numerous Associate Discounts

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, occasional Saturdays and OT required by business needs

Pay

$20 per hour

Ensure system count matches physical inventory

• Resolve discrepancies at location and pallet level
• Look for missing product in storage locations
• Update WMS to match physical through various methods
• Research and document root cause

Ensure proper rotation of product

• Analyze reports to identify rotation issues
• Ensure rotation physically moved as required
• Research and document root cause

Accurately receive inventory

• Work with checkers to ensure accurate receipt of inventory
• Audit inbound receipts, both physically and through receipt documentations
• Accurately induct x-dock into inventory

Data setup and validation

• Accurately input required data elements into WMS and various other applications
• Audit existing data for inaccurate data

Manage unsalable inventory to resolution

• Accurately document information on product recalls, including physically segregating as required.
• Work with procurement on product expiration and product holds to final resolution
• Accurately record dump / donate and other product dispositions
• Ensure appropriate signage accurately located in distribution center

Process analysis and documentation

• Work with inventory management to document and train inventory procedures to warehouse operations
• Assist with daily and weekly reports
• Assist in development and implementation of special projects and tasks
• All other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of general office experience required
• 1 year of customer service experience required
• Inventory Control / Cycle Counting Experience strongly preferred
• Warehouse / Distribution Center experience strongly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn WMS and various internal applications
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English
• Ability to handle multiple tasks independently with precise detail and follow-up reporting.
• Able and willing to operate various material handling equipment; occasionally moving product in warehouse
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required
• Willingness complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

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 remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, 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 regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.