Stocking Clerk

Job Title: Stocking Specialist

Job Description

The Stocking Specialist ensures the orderly and timely flow of component parts, assemblies, and subassemblies to meet production schedules. This role is responsible for issuing materials to production operations, handling large and heavy work pieces to support manufacturing processes, and maintaining effective inventory control over all incoming and stocked materials, equipment, and supplies. The Stocking Specialist independently performs essential functions, supports production through accurate material handling, and contributes to a safe and clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the orderly and timely flow of component parts, assemblies, and subassemblies to meet production schedule requirements.
• Issue materials accurately and promptly to production operations.
• Handle large and heavy work pieces safely to support operations such as shearing, punching, drilling, bending, and deburring.
• Perform regular area cleanup and safety-related duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintain effective inventory control over all incoming and stocked materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Use computer systems to perform routine tasks such as data entry, inventory updates, and material tracking.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, planners, material coordinators, and internal customers to support team goals.
• Identify material shortages and participate in problem-solving activities to resolve issues quickly.
• Document scrap and salvage parts accurately and ensure proper distribution and recording.
• Prepare and kit daily or weekly assembly picks as required by the job function.
• Follow established procedures for routine work and seek specific instructions only for new assignments.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to processes.
• Support cycle counts, stocking activities, order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and production control tasks as needed.
• Contribute to quality checks related to materials and inventory to ensure accurate and reliable production support.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with computers to handle routine tasks, including data entry and basic inventory transactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and internal stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• General knowledge of material planning, material control, manufacturing environments, and inventory methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a production setting.
• Collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to work toward shared goals.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production needs and schedule adjustments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while following established procedures.
• Comfortable lifting up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time during the shift.
• Ability to repeatedly climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch as part of daily tasks.
• Ability and willingness to work at various heights using a ladder.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing environments.
• Warehouse experience, including stocking and order fulfillment activities.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counts, and production control processes.
• shipping and receiving operations.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality checks in material handling.
• Team-player attitude and willingness to learn new tasks and systems.

Why Work Here?

Employees work in a clean, organized, and climate-controlled facility with a friendly and supportive manufacturing team. The organization offers flexibility with work schedules and strives to accommodate employees’ needs within reason. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, as well as Health Savings Account options for those enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan and Health Reimbursement Arrangements for eligible employees. Income protection benefits include company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides confidential support and referrals for services such as childcare, financial services, identity theft assistance, legal consulting, pet care, and care, promoting overall well-being for employees and their families.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role with standard hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the expectation of transitioning to one weekend day per week after the initial period. The position currently includes 10 hours of mandatory overtime each week. Work takes place in a very clean, organized, and climate-controlled manufacturing facility. The environment involves regular standing, walking, lifting up to 30 pounds, and performing physical activities such as climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and stretching, including working at heights using a ladder. The team culture is friendly and collaborative, supporting a professional and safety-focused atmosphere.

This is a Contract position based out of State College, PA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 State College,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 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.