Inventory/Parts Room Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Parts Room Clerk

Job Description

The Parts Room Clerk oversees the daily management of the stockroom and all related inventory functions, ensuring that parts are ordered, received, tracked, and issued accurately and on time. In this role, you work closely with mechanics, vendors, and leadership to support efficient maintenance operations and minimize downtime. You use computer-based inventory systems, apply strong attention to detail, and manage vendor relationships and pricing to keep the parts operation running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily stockroom operations, maintaining organization, cleanliness, and accurate labeling of all parts and materials.
• Order, receive, and track parts using internal inventory systems, ensuring all information is entered accurately and promptly.
• Forecast parts demand to maintain appropriate inventory levels and proactively avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including inspection, verification, and documentation of all incoming materials.
• Issue and track parts to mechanics and technicians, maintaining accurate check-in and check-out records.
• Maintain precise inventory records and perform regular cycle counts and audits to reconcile and correct discrepancies.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with vendors and suppliers to support cost-effective purchasing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliable supply and responsive support.
• Support customer orders and assist with parts sales and inquiries when needed.
• Collaborate with the Parts Room Manager and leadership to improve processes, streamline workflows, and reduce costs.
• Monitor usage trends and recommend inventory adjustments based on workload, maintenance schedules, and demand patterns.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable industry standards, including those related to aviation when relevant.

Essential Skills

• Experience in logistics, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, or sales.
• Experience working directly with customers, vendors, or clients in a service-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, inventory systems, and accurate data entry.
• Ability to learn technical parts and understand basic mechanical terminology.
• Hands-on experience managing inventory or working in a stockroom or parts room environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple requests.
• Experience in logistics, inventory control, or forecasting.
• Experience negotiating pricing or vendor contracts.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aviation or technical parts experience, such as working with helicopter, aircraft, or corporate jet components.
• Experience working alongside technicians or in a maintenance or repair environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management platforms such as Vista-Suite, Corridor, or similar systems.
• Experience with parts inventory, parts distribution, and stockroom best practices.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office applications and other business software tools.
• Exposure to marketing, customer service, or sales related to parts or technical products.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values reliability, accuracy, and continuous improvement in a highly technical environment. The organization emphasizes collaboration between parts, maintenance, and leadership teams, giving you clear visibility into how your work directly supports safe and efficient operations. You gain exposure to specialized aviation and technical parts, develop in-demand skills with modern inventory and ERP systems, and have opportunities to refine your vendor management and process improvement capabilities. The culture encourages proactive problem solving, professional growth, and a strong focus on operational excellence.

Work Environment

You work in a Part 145 corporate jet repair station environment, spending most of your time in the parts room and hangar areas. The setting is an active maintenance facility where you interact daily with mechanics, technicians, and operations staff. You use computer-based inventory and ERP systems, handle physical parts and materials, and move between stockroom shelving, receiving areas, and the hangar floor. The environment is fast-paced and detail-oriented, with an emphasis on safety, compliance, and maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient stockroom.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, PA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Washington,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.