Inventory Associate

About the Job: In this role, you will play a crucial part in fulfillment center operations at our Merritt Island, FL 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 fast-paced 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: B Shift | Monday – Thursday, 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM (Requires 1 week of initial training on A Shift)

Work Location: 8082 Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953

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.

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment (PIT) and forklifts in a fulfillment or material handling environment.

• Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills to collect data, solve operational issues, and maintain data accuracy.

Must-Have Skills

• Equipment Operation: Required prior forklift experience and proficiency with heavy machinery/PIT equipment (e.g., electronic pallet jacks, reach-trucks, turret-trucks).

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

• Inventory & Systems Management: Hands-on experience navigating inventory software, conducting storage audits, systematically documenting receipts, and deriving inventory requirements from Bills of Materials (BOM).

• Packaging, Staging & Marking: Expertise in identifying packaging requirements, wrapping, labeling, marking, sorting, and securely staging materials to avoid loss or damage.

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

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

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

• Active forklift certification.