Inventory Clerk - Level 1

Panasonic North America

De Soto, KS

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Alternative Energy, Animal Care, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Entry, Diversity, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Family Planning, Forklift, Green Transportation, Health Insurance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Industry Standards, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Inventory Transactions, Leadership, Lithium Battery, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Production Support, Project/Program Coordination, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchase Orders, Quality Management, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, Retirement Planning, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

De Soto, KS

POSTED

30+ days ago

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. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

Summary:

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.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The Inventory Clerk – Level 1 is responsible for accurate data entry and recordkeeping 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.

Essential Duties:

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 scheduled shift hours

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 escalate 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 (experience in high-volume environments preferred but not required)

+ 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 experience in a manufacturing or inventory environment

+ Exposure to team coordination or collaborative projects

+ Experience or familiarity with lithium-ion battery manufacturing or related industries

+ Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and process adherence

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

+ To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, 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 (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)_

For this position, the required frequency is:

+ Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous

+ Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous

+ Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous

+ Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, 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. In addition, employees are expected to participate in cross-training and may be assigned responsibilities in other areas as business needs evolve.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) ! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x_hDfMqb0) .

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

+ Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance

+ Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month

+ Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment

+ Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

+ Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning

+ Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program

+ Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging

+ Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization

+ Collaborative and motivating culture rooted in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

_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._

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

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About the Company

Panasonic North America

Panasonic has an unyielding commitment to the society in which we operate and for international growth. We offer gratifying careers to self-motivated and talented individuals with globally oriented backgrounds for helping us to set new standards in our field. We are actively recruiting the best and brightest candidates to join our worldwide team.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg

FOUNDED

1918

WEBSITE

http://www.panasonic.com/global/home.html