Inventory Clerk

Are you excited about the newest career opportunity in Kansas?  We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

We are hiring Inventory Clerks in the De Soto, KS market and are eager to talk to those in the area with work experience and looking for a long-term career with a great company! 

COMPENSATION:
$22/hr with bonus potential of 3%

INVENTORY CLERK JOB SUMMARY/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Experience with inventory management and cycle counting
• Data entry relating to inventory receipts, transfers, production and adjustments
• Verifies clerical computation against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count, or investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies
• Prepares reports, such as inventory balance, safety stock calculations, demand rates, price lists and shortages
• Assist with month-end and year-end physical inventories.
• Communicate cross-functionally to resolve any issues
• Ensure that all inventory/production/shipping/receiving reports are generated and sent timely and accurately
• Perform weekly inventory reconciliations of spare parts
• Enter production into client system, if applicable, to announce new lot codes for finished goods, track products lots used in production, and deduct inventory quantities of component product
• Assist other departments and/or clients with any inventory related questions, requests for information, or issues
• Maintain/Order “other material” for production supplies
• Track cancelled and reduced PO’s for scrapping/recovery for payment on DO’s
• Willing to work overtime and/or weekends as requested by Supervisor

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENTS:  To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PENA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%
• Sit: 40% 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree in Business preferred 
 

• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)
• Must be detail oriented
• 2 years of relevant experience required
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Bilingual (Japanese) preferred
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

• Must be able to create reports in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)
• Must be able to motivate team members, and work in a high performing team environment. Will need to counsel and deliver performance appraisals to operators.
• Must have a safety conscientious attitude.
• In the absence of a supervisor, must be able to make safe, business minded, conscientious decisions when issues arise.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs continuously and independently.  Must be able to Team lift over 35 lbs.  Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean room environment. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shocks, caught in/caught by mechanical components, and automatic conveying/automated handlers. Noise level in the work environment is usually not loud.

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ABOUT US:  At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:  Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
 
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.  All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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