Inventory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Inventory Technician / Material Handler

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Job Description

This role supports a large service and repair shop for compressors, valves, and other rotating equipment by managing inventory and materials throughout the facility. The inventory technician moves manufactured parts using forklifts, overhead cranes, and manual handling, oversees shipping and receiving through computer-based inventory systems, and organizes the shop to ensure efficient workflow for skilled trades colleagues. This position reports directly to operations leadership and focuses on material handling and inventory management rather than general janitorial or helper duties.

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Responsibilities

• Move manufactured parts and components throughout the shop using sit-down and stand-up forklifts, overhead cranes, and manual handling when appropriate.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including verifying incoming and outgoing materials, preparing documentation such as bills of lading, and ensuring accuracy of shipments.
• Manage inventory control and inventory management processes using computer-based systems, including ERP platforms such as SAP and Oracle.
• Maintain organized storage areas and material flow to support machinists, mechanics, and other skilled trades, ensuring parts are easy to locate and access.
• Monitor stock levels for valves, compressors, pumps, and other rotating equipment components, and communicate needs to operations as required.
• Update inventory records promptly and accurately to reflect material movements, receipts, and shipments.
• Operate overhead cranes safely to move larger and heavier components in a heavy industrial, rotating equipment shop environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve shop organization and material handling efficiency, and take initiative to implement practical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with team members across machining, mechanical, QC, and material handling functions to support a cohesive, team-based workflow.
• Plan ahead for upcoming jobs and projects by staging materials and organizing parts to minimize downtime and delays.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working with heavy equipment and rotating machinery components.
• Support a clean, orderly, and efficient work area that aligns with the standards of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

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Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of material handling and inventory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working around compressors, valves, pumps, and other rotating equipment.
• Proficient forklift operation, including sit-down forklifts up to approximately 17K capacity and stand-up forklifts.
• Hands-on experience with inventory control, inventory management, and shipping and receiving in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to prepare and process bills of lading and other shipping documentation accurately.
• Experience using ERP and computer-based inventory systems, ideally including platforms such as SAP and Oracle.
• Familiarity with overhead crane operation in a shop handling larger, heavier components.
• Demonstrated high initiative and ability to work autonomously while supporting a team-based environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in managing parts, materials, and documentation.
• Ability to plan ahead, anticipate needs, and maintain foresight in organizing materials for upcoming work.

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Why Work Here?

Employees join a strong, people-focused culture that values long-term relationships and treats every individual as more than just a number. Leadership takes time to get to know each person, and top-level managers make a point of knowing employees by name. The organization fosters a true team environment, avoids isolated work, and regularly invests in employee well-being through perks such as frequent catered meals, random gas card rewards, and pay that exceeds industry averages. Team members benefit from annual pay reviews each January, performance-based year-end bonuses of up to 6%, and the possibility of sign-on bonuses when appropriate. Clear career mapping supports ongoing growth and development, making this a place where employees can build a stable and rewarding future.

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Work Environment

The role is based in a brand-new, state-of-the-art shop that is large, air-conditioned, and highly organized. The position follows a standard schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to move to 10-hour shifts and add Saturdays during busy periods. The environment is heavy industrial, with bigger, heavier components and rotating equipment such as compressors, turbines, pumps, and motors. Required attire includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses, reflecting the safety-focused nature of the shop.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in South Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.