Inventory Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

Job Description

The Inventory Specialist accurately receives, stores, issues, and tracks materials and tools within a climate-controlled manufacturing environment. This role uses forklifts, overhead cranes, ERP systems, and RF scanners to maintain precise inventory records, support production needs, and ensure that all incoming and outgoing shipments meet quality and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive and count stock items, ensuring all materials are accurately recorded in inventory systems.
• Stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment to maintain clear and organized labeling.
• Store items in warehouse, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other designated areas in a safe and orderly manner.
• Inspect incoming parts and materials, documenting any damage, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
• Verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments against documentation and inventory records.
• Run inventory reports to monitor stock levels and support planning and replenishment activities.
• Prepare work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to support shipping and receiving operations.
• Dispatch parts and materials to the appropriate departments while maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Issue tools, equipment, and supplies to internal personnel and record all transactions in the system.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure a safe and orderly work environment.
• Report broken or damaged tools and equipment promptly so that repairs or replacements can be arranged.
• Load and unload materials using a sit-down forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate an overhead crane to move heavy or bulky items as needed, following all safety procedures.
• Support order pulling and picking activities to fulfill internal and external orders accurately and on time.
• Use ERP systems and RF scanners to record inventory movements and ensure data accuracy.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proficiency using ERP systems and RF scanners for inventory tracking and transaction processing.
• Hands-on experience with order pulling and order picking in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with established safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely to load, unload, and move materials.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate an overhead crane in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail for counting, labeling, and verifying inventory and shipments.
• Ability to prepare and handle documentation such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders.
• Capability to inspect materials for damage, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Ability to maintain clean and organized storage, tool, and supply areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with heavy forklift operations, including equipment up to approximately 36,000 pounds capacity.
• Experience operating a reach truck in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating a cherry picker for order selection and material handling.
• Additional experience with overhead crane operation beyond basic usage.
• Familiarity with shipping processes and documentation in a manufacturing or distribution setting.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package once hired directly, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, along with company-paid life insurance and disability insurance. Team members have access to paid family leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and wellness programs with incentives to support overall well-being. A 401(k) retirement plan with company match helps employees plan for their financial future, while paid time off for sick and vacation needs and paid holidays support a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment that supports comfort and consistency throughout the year. The position involves working around production areas, warehouses, and tool or supply rooms, using equipment such as sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, RF scanners, and ERP systems. Multiple openings are available across shifts, including seven positions on first shift (5:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and one position on second shift (2:00 PM – 12:30 AM). The work involves physical material handling, equipment operation, and movement throughout storage and production areas while adhering to established safety practices.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cypress, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cypress,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.