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Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our warehouse and procurement team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating the procurement of goods and materials, managing inventory, and ensuring that all warehouse operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position is a one-month contract.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate the procurement of goods and materials.

+ Manage inventory efficiently using the warehouse management system (Oracle EMM).

+ Perform daily computer tasks including data entry and responding to emails.

+ Engage in production activities, picking, loading, and unloading shipments.

+ Conduct general cleaning and maintenance of the warehouse.

+ Dispose of trash and debris by sweeping and shoveling.

+ Undertake any additional tasks as requested.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in forklift operation.

+ Experience with warehouse management systems.

+ Strong computer skills, particularly in inventory cycle counting and data entry.

+ Familiarity with RF scanners and order pulling.

+ Experience in inventory control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ At least 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment, preferably in manufacturing or food production.

+ 1 year of lead or managerial experience is preferred but not required.

+ Strong computer software skills in inventory and cycle counting.

Why Work Here?

The location offers a substantial amount of consistent overtime, providing an opportunity to increase earnings. The company has a rich history of over 100 years in the steel, metal, and auto recycling industry, offering stability and a wealth of experience.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a steel, metal, and auto recycling company that has been established for over a century. The Oakland site features both an indoor production area and a large outdoor yard, characterized by heavy machinery, moving parts, loud noises, and dusty conditions. Employees will work in the warehouse at the front of the site. The dress code includes steel toe shoes, pants, a plain t-shirt or sweater, and a vest provided by the company. The shift is the morning shift, with Saturday overtime as needed, requiring openness to working overtime, particularly two Saturdays a month.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oakland, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Oakland,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.