Inventory Associate II

Varstaff is looking for an Inventory Associate II.

About the Job: In this role, you will play a crucial part in fulfillment center operations at our Edwards AFB, CA facility. You will handle incoming shipments, manage inventory, operate heavy material-handling equipment, and maintain accurate records within our inventory management system. Operating in a highly technical environment, you will drive continuous improvement by identifying operational roadblocks, supporting root-cause analysis, and maintaining high standards of quality control and safety across all workflow stages.

Shift Details & Schedule

• Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Work Location: 8 Draco Drive, Bldg 8460, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524, United States

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in Fulfillment Center Operations, specifically within receiving and inventory functions.

• Experience in inventory counting, receiving, packing, put-away, picking/kitting, or shipping.

• Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts and other heavy machinery/PIT equipment.

• Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and draw logical conclusions.

• Dedicated mindset with a focus on world-class quality, attention to detail, and team collaboration.

Must-Have Skills

• Equipment Operation: Must be able to safely operate forklifts and other PIT equipment (e.g., electronic pallet jacks, reach-trucks, turret-trucks).

• Inventory & BOM Management: Ability to derive inventory requirements directly from Bills of Materials (BOM).

• Receiving & Quality Control: Ability to unload shipments, visually inspect packages against standard operating procedures (SOPs), and perform required quality control checks per part number.

• Documentation & Data Entry: Systematic upload, storage, and processing of work orders/receipts using inventory management tools.

• Packaging, Staging & Auditing: Skills in selecting proper packaging, wrapping, labeling, marking, sorting, staging, and properly storing/auditing inventory.

• Physical & Safety Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and strict adherence to safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

• Warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience specifically within the aerospace or automotive industries.

• Experience operating electronic pallet jacks (EPJs).