Inventory Clerk - 1st Shift

Lockbourne, OHFull-time$21.26/hrPosted Jul 24, 2026
Position Summary:  Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Liaison for internal customer support. Track all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet.   Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM   Compensation:  $21.26 per hour   Major 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 
• 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 put away or locate missing product
• Assist receiving with Special Order Service (SOS) errors
• Ensure packaging types are not mixed and correct if found 
• 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 
• Be on equipment up to 50% of shift 

• Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor Qualifications:1 year inventory experience required • 2 years of general office experience required• 1 year of customer service experience required• High School diploma or equivalent required• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required• AS400 experience preferred• 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. 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: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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