Inventory Clerk

Job Description

The role of Inventory Balance Counter involves extensive physical activity, requiring individuals to be on their feet for the majority of their shift, ensuring the accuracy of physical inventory across various facility locations.

Responsibilities

Spend 80% of the time walking to different areas of the facility to locate and count physical inventory.Operate a Reach Truck for 10% of the time to locate and count inventory.Work at a desk for 10% of the time to print inventory sheets and document findings.Receive a list of part numbers and print out sheets showing their locations.Identify and document any discrepancies in physical inventory.Use a Reach Truck daily, including riding small battery-operated carts.Utilize laptops and work within company systems, Excel, and Cat Databases on spreadsheets.Communicate findings daily via email and messenger.Send daily reports on tracked and counted inventory to the manager.Physically count part numbers on the floor and within the facility.Report discrepancies to another group for further analysis and adjustments.Ensure accuracy in all tasks.Perform special projects and other tasks as needed within the inventory team.

Essential Skills

Forklift operation experience.Proficiency in inventory management and control.Experience in manufacturing and inventory counting.Strong attention to detail.Familiarity with inventory systems and cycle counts.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Comfortable working on a manufacturing floor.Experience in audit and quality assurance is a plus.Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.Ability to work independently.Experience in computer use and data entry.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefits of working on a first shift from 7 AM to 3:30 PM. The role offers an opportunity to work independently and develop skills in inventory management within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Work Environment

The position is based on a manufacturing floor where 95% of the time will be spent. The role requires wearing safety equipment and being comfortable with operating machinery such as Reach Trucks. The work schedule is primarily first shift, with potential for some overtime and special projects on weekends or extended workdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Decatur, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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