Inventory Clerk - Level 1 Night Shift; Wed-Sat

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Inventory Clerk – Level 1? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision.

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Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

The Inventory Clerk – Level 1 is responsible for accurate data entry and record‑keeping of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, production usage, and adjustments. This role supports effective inventory control through timely reconciliations, reporting, and discrepancy resolution to ensure material accuracy and availability. The clerk works closely with cross‑functional teams to support production continuity and maintain quality and safety standards. This position upholds compliance with company policies, 6S principles, and all relevant inventory and documentation requirements.

Functional Operations:

• Accurately enter and track inventory receipts, transfers, usage, adjustments, lot codes, and component usage
• Maintain inventory balance reports, safety stock, demand rates, and track canceled or reduced purchase orders
• Order and maintain production supply materials to support uninterrupted production
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within functional area
• Ability to work all shifts

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Assist with monthly and year‑end physical inventory counts and verify counts against system records
• Conduct weekly reconciliations for spare parts and support scrap/recovery processes
• Identify and document inventory discrepancies and elevate findings for resolution
• Generate and distribute inventory, production, shipping, and receiving reports on time

Training & Team Support:

• Ability to share standard work knowledge and support onboarding or task‑level training for peers under guidance

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Communicate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve inventory or quality issues in a timely manner
• Respond to inventory‑related inquiries and assist other departments as needed

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all quality standards, safety protocols, and company policies, including 6S
• Report quality concerns or deviations promptly to supervisors or engineering staff
• Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and wear required PPE

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel Requirement:

• None

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required:

• High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
• Forklift/Electric Pallet Jack Certification
• OSHA Safety Training or similar

Essential

Qualifications:

• 0–1 year of experience in a manufacturing or inventory environment
• Basic communication and problem‑solving skills
• Safety‑conscious mindset and willingness to follow established procedures
• Ability to operate or obtain certification for forklift, electric pallet jack, and manual pallet jack (training can be provided)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or willingness to learn
• Must have working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of inventory experience within a high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Exposure to team coordination or collaborative projects
• Experience with lithium‑ion battery manufacturing or related industries
• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and process adherence

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• Wearing PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

Physical Demands:

Physical

Activities:

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

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 40%
• Stand: 40%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (