Inventory Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Inventory Clerk

Job Description

The Inventory Clerk works in a warehouse environment to support inventory control and inventory management activities. This role focuses on maintaining accurate stock levels, performing regular counts, and ensuring smooth material movement to keep operations running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work in the warehouse to support day-to-day inventory control and inventory management activities.
• Perform accurate inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
• Monitor material movement throughout the warehouse to ensure items are stored, tracked, and retrieved correctly.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely to load, unload, and move materials as needed.
• Maintain stock accuracy by organizing inventory locations and updating documentation and reports.
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to record inventory data, prepare basic reports, and track stock levels.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to provide updates on tasks, inventory issues, and workflow.
• Demonstrate a self-starter mindset by proactively requesting new tasks and maintaining a steady workflow without close supervision.
• Apply basic math and analytical skills to verify counts, measure materials, and solve inventory-related problems.
• Support production demands and staffing needs by working overtime when required to meet operational goals.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of inventory control experience managing stock accuracy, counts, and material movement.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift operation experience with safe loading, unloading, and warehouse equipment use.
• Proven ability to work as a self-starter, proactively requesting next tasks and maintaining workflow without supervision.
• Strong math and analytical skills applied to inventory counts, measurements, and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with team members and providing task updates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, for documentation and reporting.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime to support production demands and staffing needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Comfort with performing repetitive tasks while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established inventory procedures and suggest improvements where appropriate.
• Reliability and strong sense of responsibility for maintaining accurate inventory records.

Why Work Here?

Join a team-focused warehouse environment where accuracy, safety, and reliability are valued. You will have the opportunity to build your skills in inventory management and equipment operation while contributing directly to smooth production and logistics. The role offers stable shift options and the chance to take on additional responsibilities, making it a solid opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and clear, measurable results.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse setting that operates a second shift from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Work involves moving through warehouse aisles, handling materials, and operating forklifts and other equipment in a safety-conscious environment. The position requires flexibility to work overtime when production demands increase. The atmosphere is fast-paced and team-oriented, with a focus on maintaining accurate inventory and efficient material flow.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 San Antonio,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.