Inventory Control Specialist 2

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist 2 to ensure accurate, compliant inventory across the agency. You will support movement, tracking, and reconciliation of equipment, forms, and supplies used statewide, contributing to operational continuity and service quality for Ohioans.

The role requires handling up to 25–30 pounds, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining precise records.

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 and salvage/disposal rules.
• Use IFMS and ServiceNow to track, reconcile, and manage stock.
• Pack, ship, and distribute agency forms and materials across locations.
• Load/unload shipments and move stock using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Perform annual and random physical inventories and verify system accuracy.

Skills

Inventory control

PC skills

Warehouse equipment

Math skills

Communication

Problem solving

Physical strength

Tools

IFMS

ServiceNow

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.

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
• Step 2: $24.27
• Step 3: $24.88
• Step 4: $25.61
• Step 5: $26.54
• Step 6: $27.56
• Step 7: $28.76

• $49,192
• $50,482
• $51,750
• $53,269
• $55,203
• $57,325
• $59,821

Months of Employment

• At Hire
• 6 Months
• 18 Months
• 30 Months
• 42 Months
• 54 Months
• 66 Months

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Overview

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• 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.

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