Inventory Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for an Inventory Associate to work at a premier manufacturing client in Taylor, TX 76574. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

The Inventory Associate supports manufacturing operations by receiving, inspecting, stocking, tracking, and issuing spare parts and raw materials to the facility. This role is key to inventory accuracy, compliance, and the training of new team members in inventory control procedures. You'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations by coordinating with different teams, addressing inventory discrepancies, and providing excellent customer service in the Spare Parts room. Available Shifts: •    Shift A: 7am to 7pm, SUN–TUE + every other WED
•    Shift C: 7am to 7pm, THU–SAT + every other WED
•    Shift B: 7pm to 7am, SUN–TUE + every other SAT
•    Shift D: 7pm to 7am, WED–FRI + every other SAT

If a Holiday falls on your scheduled shift, you will be required to work the Holiday. Shift assignment discussed with recruiter if selected. Overtime as required. Why you should apply to be an Inventory Associate:

• Competitive pay rate of $23/hr , DOE
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance eligible after 30 days
• 120 Hours of PTO/Sick Pay plus 10 Paid Holidays annually
• Compressed Work Week for better work-life balance
• Strong emphasis on workplace safety and training
• Career growth opportunities – we hire for potential and offer advancement paths

What’s a typical day as an Inventory Associate? You’ll be:

• Receiving, inspecting, and accurately processing spare parts and raw materials.
• Stocking, tracking, and issuing spare parts and materials promptly to manufacturing departments.
• Coordinating order fulfillment, returns, and inventory movements as needed.
• Conducting and supporting inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Identifying and investigating inventory discrepancies, escalating issues as necessary.
• Training new and existing employees in inventory control procedures, and identifying team training needs.
• Assisting with root cause analysis for operational or inventory issues.
• Creating shipping documentation, processing outbound transactions, and conducting shipment inspections.
• Operating forklifts and pallet jacks as needed.
• Providing customer service for the Spare Parts room.
• Counting, packaging, moving, transporting, and otherwise handling materials.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Bring prior Shipping/Receiving experience (2+ years preferred)
• Have prior forklift operation experience (preferred)
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to safety
• Are able to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Have exposure to SAP, WorldShip software, or similar programs (a plus)
• Are physically able to routinely lift up to 45 lbs and work overtime as required
• Can comply with PPE: Requires hard hat, steel toes/composite shoes, and safety vest

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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