Inventory Clerk - 2nd Shift

Penske; United States; On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

$125 Boot allowance after 90-days of e

Associate Referral Program

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking inventory clerks to join a safety‑mocused, upbeat warehouse team. You will maintain inventory records, perform cycle counts, and research discrepancies in the Warehouse Management System, ensuring accurate data and timely resolutions.

The role includes a 2nd shift (Mon-Thu 4:00 PM–2:30 AM) with a $23/hr base pay plus a $1.00/hr shift differential, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of general office experience preferred.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• RF scanning system
• Willingness to work the required schedule, at the specific location required.
• Complete a Penske employment application, submit to background investigation and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and correct inventory as needed.
• Ensure system count matches physical on-hands.
• Look for missing product in storage location.
• Resolve discrepancies at pallet and location level.
• Research and document root cause of quality error reports (QEs).
• Assist with clearing shorts in WMS.
• Use archive tools within the WMS to investigate inventory errors.
• Use WMS to assist CTOs and management with inventory errors.
• Work with customer to resolve store inventory claims.
• Assist with consolidation efforts.
• Identify and classify damaged product and move to holding area after processing.
• Seek aging product and ensure it is ready for putaway or locate missing product.
• Assist receiving with SOS errors.
• Assist with training new inventory clerks.
• Identify new product and setup item in WMS.
• Make item setup updates (Mass Updates) when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

RF scanning

MS Office

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is looking for inventory clerks to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment. Responsible for the daily/weekly maintenance of inventory records, product adjustments, cycle counting reports, and the manipulation of accurate data. Track all returned product as directed by the customer for close out of returns from various customers and entities. Work inside a Warehouse Management System to research inventory problems.

Why is Penske Logistics for you?

Pay

• $23/hr plus a $1.00/hr shift differential

Work Schedule

• 2nd Shift Monday - Thursday 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment
• Associate Referral Program

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and correct inventory as needed
• Ensure system count matches physical on-hands
• Look for missing product in storage location
• Resolve discrepancies at pallet and location level
• Research and document root cause of quality error reports (QEs)
• Assist with clearing shorts in WMS
• Use archive tools within the WMS to investigate inventory errors
• Use WMS to assist CTOs and management with inventory errors
• Work with customer to resolve store inventory claims
• Assist with consolidation efforts
• Identify and classify damaged product. Move to appropriate holding area once damage process is completed
• Seek out aging product and ensure it is ready for putaway or locate missing product
• Assist receiving with Special Order Service (SOS) errors
• Assist with training new inventory clerks
• Identify new product and setup item in WMS
• Make Item setup updates (Mass Updates) when needed
• Work with Product Handling Champion/Management on safety concerns with storage locations/product handling
• Ensure packaging types are not mixed and correct if found
• Load reverse product into trailers
• Assist XDT Operation when needed
• Inspect product for damage using a safety cutter, flashlight and tape
• Communicate with cross-shift clerks on inventory needs
• Use PIT Equipment to conduct indirect inventory work & other tasks as designated by management
• Work with customer on product recalls and write offs
• Audit inbound POs for accuracy
• Verify shorts, overages, and unexpected items. Document on receiving paperwork
• Ensure damaged product in holding area is moved to appropriate reverse lanes when ready
• Use MS Office Suite to perform various daily/weekly reports
• Be on-site for live less than truckload (LTL) offloads
• Use PIT equipment to fix product not stored correctly
• Assist with cutting/unpicking products from outbound loads
• Relabel License Plate Numbers (LPNs) when needed
• Be on equipment up to 50% of shift

Qualifications

• 2 years of general office experience preferred
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• RF scanning system
• Must be approachable
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required
• Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening 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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.