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Job Title: Inventory Operations Specialist

Job Description

The Second Shift Inventory Operations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting evening warehouse operations. This position is responsible for executing all picking, restocking, material turnover, and cycle count activities while serving as the designated point of contact for late-day express shipments. The role ensures inventory integrity, operational continuity, and secure closeout of the warehouse each night. Forklift certification is required and will be provided if not already held.

Responsibilities

+ Perform all pick tasks using zone packets, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and timely execution.

+ Stage carts with correct job ticket holders and matching color-coded cones in alignment with fulfillment protocols.

+ Complete end-of-day material turnover to replenish WIP and prepare for next-day production.

+ Communicate any shortages or discrepancies to Warehouse Coordinator promptly.

+ Return excess, unused, or misallocated materials to their proper bin locations with clear documentation.

+ Refill WIP shelves and backstock to maintain material readiness.

+ Maintain clean, organized zones and staging areas throughout the shift.

+ Conduct assigned cycle counts using standardized count sheets and procedures.

+ Identify and investigate variances between physical and system quantities.

+ Collaborate with Inventory Support and leadership to resolve discrepancies and support data integrity.

+ Accept and stage express or urgent deliveries that arrive after regular receiving hours.

+ Label and document materials clearly for next-day receiving and follow-up.

+ Escalate any time-sensitive materials to Inventory Supervisor designated contact.

+ Conduct a full warehouse walkthrough at the end of each shift to ensure all doors are secured and locked, power down equipment and secure tools, and confirm that staging, shelving, and bin areas are in proper order.

+ Report any unusual activity or safety concerns immediately.

+ Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

+ Obtain and maintain active forklift certification in compliance with OSHA and company standards.

Essential Skills

+ Data entry

+ Operation

+ Logistics

+ Microsoft Office

+ Multi-tasking

+ Customer support

+ Picking & Material Turnover

+ Forklift operation

+ Material handling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with Microsoft Excel

+ Experience in picking, packing, and order picking

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a $1 pay increase upon conversion to full-time, with opportunities for growth within the organization. Excellent benefits are offered to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, time off, a 401k program, an EAP program, and a wellness program with a gym discount. Monthly shipping bonuses are also available. Full-time employees are eligible for these benefits starting the first of the month after their first 30 days. Additionally, employees receive a Free Cash Flow Bonus, prorated for tenure, with potential increases each year. The longer employees stay with the company, the better the benefits.

Work Environment

The work is conducted in a clean warehouse environment with no extreme temperatures. The standard shift starts at 6:50 am and ends at 4:00 pm, with flexibility to start as early as 6:30 am or as late as 7:00 am, allowing for an earlier end time at 3:30 pm in the new facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Asheville, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Asheville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.