Inventory Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Inventory Assistant

Location: Normandale, MN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $24.99 $25.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Rotating 12-hour night shift schedule Week 1: Monday Thursday, 6:00 PM 6:00 AM; Week 2: Monday Wednesday, 6:00 PM 6:00 AM. Schedule repeats on an ongoing basis. Must cover all assigned shifts; overtime opportunities covering additional shifts may be available.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Inventory Assistant (Assistant III) supports daily warehouse and materials operations at a leading data storage manufacturing facility in Minnesota, with a strong focus on inventory control , material accuracy, and production support. This role ensures materials are available, accurately tracked, and safely handled, while supporting internal customers, third-party logistics providers, and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the crib, loading bays, and storage areas
• Coordinate activities with third-party logistics and warehouse service providers
• Interface with internal customers to resolve material shortages, supply discrepancies, and machine downtime situations
• Issue materials to production as required, ensuring accurate system transactions and traceability
• Receive and inspect incoming goods for quality, quantity, and compliance with purchase order and safety requirements
• Perform routine and ad-hoc cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy; investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate inventory records in materials management systems and virtual crib platforms
• Monitor inventory levels to support reorder points, reduce excess inventory, and prevent stockouts
• Ensure proper material labeling, storage location accuracy, and stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO where applicable)
• Support Point of Use (POU) delivery systems to production areas
• Track, locate, and expedite material deliveries as required
• Provide shift coverage on short notice as operational needs arise
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures

• Inventory management and control
• Warehouse operations
• Forklift operation
• Customer service and inventory systems

• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or supply chain environments
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Proven ability to investigate inventory variances and improve processes

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in inventory management and control
• Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse operations
• Minimum 3 years of experience in forklift operation
• Minimum 3 years of experience in customer service and inventory systems

• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or supply chain environments

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods during a 12-hour shift
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Ability to work in warehouse and production areas with varying temperatures and noise levels
• Overtime coverage for additional shifts may be required

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a leading data storage technology provider committed to innovation, with operations spanning manufacturing and supply chain functions across multiple facilities in the United States. The organization employs thousands of professionals globally including warehouse associates, inventory specialists, logistics coordinators, production technicians, and supply chain analysts supporting high-volume manufacturing environments that demand precision and operational excellence.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-16281

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Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.


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Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015