Inventory Clerk

Job Title: Inventory Clerk

Job Description

The Inventory Technician receives, inspects, and stores materials while maintaining accurate inventory records to support efficient manufacturing and installation operations. This role ensures that materials are organized, available when needed, and handled safely within a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, hardware, and building components, verifying quantities and quality against packing slips and documentation.

• Inspect, label, and properly store materials in designated locations to ensure easy identification and retrieval.

• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, physical audits, and timely system updates.

• Track stock levels and proactively flag low inventory, discrepancies, or potential shortages to the supply chain team.

• Collaborate closely with the supply chain team to support reordering activities and vendor coordination.

• Pick, kit, and stage materials for manufacturing production runs and installation crews to ensure smooth workflow.

• Process inbound and outbound shipments, including verifying documentation and ensuring proper recording of all movements.

• Organize and maintain warehouse spaces to promote clean, efficient, and safe operations.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in inventory and material flow processes and suggesting improvements.

• Handle materials safely using appropriate equipment and follow established warehouse procedures to prevent damage or loss.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working with inventory in a warehouse, manufacturing, construction, or prefab/modular building environment.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in record-keeping and data entry.

• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, bills of materials (BOMs), and work orders.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.

• Team-first mindset with strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Material handling experience, including organizing and stocking shelves.

• Forklift operation skills or prior exposure to forklift use in a warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or prefab/modular building environments.

• Familiarity with lean inventory principles or 5S methodology.

• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.

• Comfort working in a structured environment with defined processes and standards.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values accuracy, organization, and continuous improvement, where your contributions directly support efficient operations. The environment encourages collaboration, clear communication, and a team-first mindset, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills in inventory management and warehouse operations. You will gain exposure to lean practices and structured processes, with support to develop certifications such as forklift operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse setting focused on manufacturing and building components. You will work around shelving, material storage areas, and handling equipment such as forklifts. The position involves standing and walking for extended periods, lifting materials up to 50 lbs, and working in an environment where safety, cleanliness, and organization are priorities. You can expect a hands-on, physically active role that requires adherence to warehouse procedures and safe material-handling practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Gardena, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gardena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.