Inventory Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Inventory Clerk

Job Description

The Inventory Clerk accurately tracks, records, and optimizes rack inventory across production areas to ensure consistent material availability and efficient line utilization throughout each shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack inventory counts in each designated area at the start of shift, mid-shift, and end of shift to track availability by model and maintain accurate stock visibility.
• Maintain precise records of rack quantities and promptly report any discrepancies or irregularities to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure SLT and RLT lines remain consistently and fully utilized to support production requirements and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate closely with production and planning teams to address shortages, imbalances, or material flow issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor rack movement and placement to ensure proper allocation of racks across all designated areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing material flow, rack utilization, and inventory accuracy.
• Communicate status updates clearly and escalate issues to supervisors as needed to maintain smooth operations.
• Follow established procedures and best practices for inventory management and material handling to support overall production efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Experience with inventory activities such as rack inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices.
• Material handling experience in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Basic data tracking and reporting skills, with familiarity using Excel or similar tools.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with production, planning, and supervisory teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or material coordination is a plus.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives.
• Comfort working with basic computer systems and inventory tracking tools.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a long-term opportunity in a stable production environment where you can build valuable experience in inventory management and material coordination. You will work as part of a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement, with the chance to develop your skills in a structured setting that values accuracy, reliability, and operational excellence.

Work Environment

This position operates within an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) manufacturing environment, where adherence to ESD-safe practices and procedures is essential. You will work on-site around production lines and material racks, collaborating closely with production and planning teams across multiple areas. The environment is fast-paced and focused on meeting production demands while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and organization. Dress and conduct must comply with ESD manufacturing requirements and any site-specific safety guidelines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.50/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 Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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.