Inventory Control Specialist 2

Taleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA union

Job summary

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist 2 to oversee statewide inventory, enforce procedures, and manage asset tracking across the agency. You will use IFMS and ServiceNow, deliver materials, and perform physical inventories while lifting up to 25–30 pounds.

The role requires hands-on warehouse work, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Friday–Monday hours and travel within Ohio are possible; union OCSEA.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in inventory control practices.
• Ability to operate personal computers and software.
• Skilled in operating warehouse equipment.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to define problems and collect data.
• Ability to lift 25–30 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statewide inventory of agency hardware, peripherals, furniture, and equipment.
• Enforce inventory control procedures, salvage, and surplus disposal.
• Use IFMS and ServiceNow to track inventory and reconcile receipts.
• Deliver, receive, and distribute forms, pamphlets, envelopes, and brochures statewide.
• Load/unload shipping vehicles and move stock using pallet jacks/forklifts.
• Inspect shipments, review packing slips, verify deliveries.
• Assign asset numbers and update inventory records.
• Remove obsolete equipment following procedures.
• Maintain shipping/receiving records and tracking docs.
• Prepare and ship equipment statewide via USPS and vendors.
• Perform annual/ random inventories (lift 25–30 lbs).
• Back up other specialists and support online forms ordering.
• Attend meetings, prepare reports, travel as needed.

Skills

Records management

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Listening

Organizing and planning

Results oriented

Responsiveness

Situational awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Written communication

Tools

Warehousing

Inventory control

Job description

Job Description - Inventory Control Specialist 2 (2600079G)

Inventory Control Specialist 2 ( 2600079G )

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

JFS Integrity 98 2098 Integrity Drive North Columbus 43209

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.65 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Records Management

Technical Skills

Warehousing, Inventory Control

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Listening, Organizing and Planning, Results Oriented, Responsiveness, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who We Are

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

Job Description

Office of Employee and Business Services

The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) provides customer service and operational support to ODJFS through five bureaus: Business Services, Civil Rights and Labor Relations, Human Resources, Multimedia Services, and Training and Educational Services. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.

What You Will Do

The Inventory Control Specialist 2 in Business Services supports ODJFS’s mission by ensuring accurate, compliant, and well‑managed inventory processes across the agency. In this role, selected candidates help maintain statewide inventories, enforce inventory‑control procedures, and support the movement, tracking, and reconciliation of essential equipment, materials, and forms used throughout ODJFS. By managing inventory efficiently and safely, this position directly contributes to operational continuity and supports high‑quality services to Ohioans.

Job Duties Include:

• Maintain extensive statewide inventory of agency computer hardware, peripherals, furniture, and other equipment.
• Implement and enforce agency procedures on inventory control, salvage, and surplus disposal.
• Use proprietary inventory software (IFMS) and ServiceNow to track inventory, reconcile receipts, and manage warehouse stock.
• Deliver, receive, and distribute ODJFS forms, pamphlets, envelopes, and brochures across statewide locations.
• Load and unload shipping vehicles and move stock within the warehouse using pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Inspect incoming shipments, review packing slips and purchase orders, and verify accuracy of all deliveries.
• Assign asset numbers, apply tags, and update inventory records for incoming computer hardware and peripherals.
• Remove obsolete or worn‑out equipment from inventory following established procedures.
• Maintain daily warehouse shipping and receiving records, spreadsheets, and tracking documentation.
• Prepare and ship equipment and materials statewide using USPS and contracted vendors.
• Perform annual and random physical inventories to verify system accuracy (lifting up to 25–30 pounds).
• Serve as backup to other Inventory Control Specialists and support workflow management for online forms ordering systems.
• Carry out additional duties such as attending meetings, preparing reports, maintaining logs, and traveling as needed for deliveries or trainings.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in inventory control practices.
• Ability to operate personal computers and software.
• Skilled in operating warehouse equipment.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to define problems and collect data.
• Ability to lift 25–30 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Schedule: Full time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: This position will be headquartered at 2098 Integrity Drive, Columbus, OH 43209.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN: 20039899, 20037781.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

Option 1:

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in inventory control;
• AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in electronic data processing related to inventory control;
• AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.

Option 2:

• 9 mos. exp. as Inventory Control Specialist, 64551.

Option 3:

• The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Range. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $23.68 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 28

Step 1

$23.65

$49,192

Step 2

$24.27

$50,482

Step 3

$24.88

$51,750

Step 4

$25.61

$53,269

Step 5

$26.54

$55,203

Step 6

$27.56

$57,325

Step 7

$28.76

$59,821

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

Selection Priority Notice

Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.