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Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift

Penske Logistics
Dayton, NJ Intern
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Shipping Clerk will assist in keeping accurate inventory counts and records, ensure the system inventory in the WMS matches the physical inventory stored at the facility, and assist with all shipping procedures. This requires the individual to utilize various inventory control and shipping systems and frequently interact with warehouse personnel and carriers.

Additional Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Associate Referral Program

Our associates enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Major Responsibilities:

  • Processing Outbound shipments in the warehouse
  • Control the flow of work to meet departure times
  • Ensure system count matches physical inventory
  • Resolve discrepancies
  • Update WMS to match physical through various methods
  • Interact with warehouse associates and trouble shoot issues
  • Manage inventory adjustments as required
  • Assist with daily and weekly reports
  • Jointly work with Supervisors and Management to meet warehouse metrics
  • Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
  • Other projects and tasks assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 2 years of general office experience required
  • 1 year of customer service experience required
  • JDA WMS experience preferred
  • Strong computer and mathematical skills required
  • Frequent interaction with warehouse workers with daily tasks, good interpersonal skills required
  • Multi-tasking required, must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
  • 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.

Salary: $21.00 Hourly Rate

Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Application Deadline: Ongoing

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: Warehouse

Job Family: Operations

Address: 2353 US Highway 130

Primary Location: US-NJ-Dayton

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2605542

Salary : $21

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