Lead Inventory Clerk-1st Shift

Penske Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; 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 motivated warehouse associates to join the Inventory team in Grand Prairie, TX. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accuracy in warehouse operations. You will support supervisory staff, manage inventories, and help maintain productive workflows across shifts.

Key responsibilities include resolving inventory issues, performing cycle counts, operating PIT equipment, and training new staff. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of warehouse experience preferred.
• 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred.
• 2 years of Supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to learn and use proprietary software required.
• At least one year of inventory experience and system JDA and equipment cherry pick, RTO and Electric Pallet jack.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Ability to lead a small team, work independently, strong numerical and organizational skills.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function.
• Willingness to travel and undergo background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve inventory issues to maintain workflow.
• Ensure accurate tracking and management of inventory levels.
• Lead and manage teams under supervision to meet goals and follow policies.
• Complete daily logs and read schedules/ orders to move or distribute items.
• Operate material handling equipment and use computer to enter records.
• Oversee inventory management and conduct cycle counts and audits.
• Trains new employees under supervision and guides warehouse staff.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Computer skills

JDA software

Electric pallet jack

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary:

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent Inventory 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. Provides support and some supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associate functions. Works closely with Operations Supervisors to ensure employee productivity expectations are met. Provides a variety of responsibilities to meet the supervisors expectations.

Pay

Base Pay: $24.29/hr

Shift

2nd Shift: Mon-Fri 5:00am-1:30PM or until work is complete

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

Major Responsibilities:

• Address and resolve any inventory-related issues promptly to maintain smooth workflow operations.
• Ensure accurate tracking and management of inventory levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and people.
• Lead and manage teams and work with the supervisor, encouraging them to reach goals while implementing company policies and guidelines
• Complete daily logs
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Uses computer to enter records
• Oversee Inventory Management: Ensure accurate tracking and management of inventory levels.
• Operate PIT equipment to transport stored items from warehouse picking items from several locations for shipment (where applicable)
• Sorts and places materials or items on trays, racks or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders in trays, in crates, or on pallets.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Conduct cycle counts, audit, research and manage inventory adjustments, as necessary.
• Perform regular inspections and assessments of inventory to maintain quality and compliance.
• Operates material handling equipment.
• Under guidance of Warehouse Supervisor trains new employees.
• Guides warehouse employees in operational tasks.
• Escalates issues timely and directly to supervisor.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of warehouse experience preferred
• 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred
• 2 years of Supervisory experience preferred
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred
• Ability to learn and use proprietary software required
• At least one year of inventory experience and system JDA and equipment cherry pick, RTO and Electric Pallet jack.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Ability to lead a small team, ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility required, excellent with numbers, time management, and ability to execute are required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

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 accommodation 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. The associate must be able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms).
• 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.

Job Category: Administrative

Job Family: Operations

Address: 730 E Trinity Blvd

Primary Location: US-TX-Grand Prairie

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2613026