• Inventory Specialist

    Aerotek (Colonial Heights, VA)


    Job Title: Inventory Specialist

    Job Description

    The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for unloading incoming trucks and storing received materials in designated locations, specifically large rolls of non-coated film products. This role involves comparing and identifying information such as counts, weights, labels, and measurements of shipments to verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. Additionally, the candidate will assemble wooden or cardboard containers for oversized rolls, adhering to shipping regulations.

    Responsibilities

    + Unload incoming trucks and store materials in proper locations.

    + Compare and verify shipment details against bills of lading, invoices, and orders.

    + Assemble and select containers for shipments based on size and regulations.

    + Stamp or glue identifying information and shipping instructions on crates or containers.

    + Operate a forklift or use hand trucks to move shipments as necessary.

    + Prepare Bills of Lading for shipments and manage order pulling tasks.

    + Pull daily releases and assist with scheduling and maintaining the shipping department.

    + Collaborate with the slitting department to ensure materials are ready for shipment.

    Essential Skills

    + 1-2 years of experience in receiving and inventory control.

    + 2 years of experience in inventory control.

    + 1-2 years of experience in shipment scheduling.

    + Proficiency in warehouse management systems and operations.

    + Skill in SAP, data entry, and customer service.

    + Experience with sit-down forklifts.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

    + Proficiency in computer billing systems and shipping programs.

    + Physical ability to lift or move 40lbs and up to 100lbs.

    + Experience with RF scanners and packaging.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a tight-knit team in a smaller company with a steady workload, where long-term tenure is common due to a supportive culture that values learning and autonomy. Employees appreciate the lack of micromanagement and the opportunity to contribute to the team's efficiency and energy.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The Inventory Specialist will work in shipping and receiving roles, exposed to mechanical parts and varying temperatures inside and outside the dock. While the production area is climate controlled, the warehouse environment differs, with heat in summer and cold in winter. The role operates on a second shift schedule, around 3-11 PM, with potential adjustments. The work involves physical demands, including handling large rolls of materials.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Chesterfield, Virginia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 South Chesterfield,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

    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.