Inventory Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to support shipping, receiving, and inventory coordination for a manufacturing operation in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can balance administrative accuracy with hands-on logistics support in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on maintaining reliable inventory records, coordinating freight activity, and helping ensure materials move efficiently through the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily flow of inbound and outbound shipments, confirming schedules and helping keep deliveries on track.

• Enter shipping, receiving, and inventory information into company systems with a high degree of accuracy.

• Check arriving and departing goods for quantity, condition, and documentation accuracy before processing.

• Work with carriers, vendors, and customers to address transportation issues, delays, and documentation questions.

• Prepare and review freight paperwork, billing details, and related records to confirm charges are correct.

• Support inventory management activities by reconciling stock movements, investigating variances, and assisting with cycle counts and audits.

• Compare daily incoming and outgoing shipment records to ensure inventory and logistics data remain accurate.

• Verify cargo weights using truck scale information and confirm shipment details align with required records.

• Follow established shipping, safety, and company procedures while providing general support to logistics operations as needed.

The salary range for this position is $22/hr to $24/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional logistics or supply chain training is a plus.
• Prior experience in inventory, warehouse, shipping and receiving, or logistics support roles.
• Strong computer proficiency, including data entry and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Careful attention to detail when handling inventory records, freight documentation, and reconciliations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Able to work independently while also contributing positively in a team-based environment.