Warehouse/inventory Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Specialist Job Description

This Warehouse Specialist role is ideal for someone with at least two years of hands-on warehousing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, innovative start-up environment. You will play a key role in receiving shipments, logging inventory into an ERP system, and moving heavy parts and equipment throughout a growing facility. This position supports a purposeful mission and a breakthrough product, offering the chance to contribute directly to the success of a dynamic, quickly evolving company.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and accurately inventory parts into the ERP system.
• Log and track materials, equipment, and parts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Move, lift, and re-arrange heavy equipment, products, boxes, and parts from one location to another within the facility.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and facilities teams to support the setup and organization of a new and expanding facility.
• Identify and pull parts using the ERP system to support production, kitting, and other operational needs.
• Perform basic math for inventory counting, reconciliation, and verification of stock levels.
• Assist with packing, kitting, and general warehouse activities related to shipping, inventory, and material handling.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts (if qualified) to safely move and stage materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in line with industrial manufacturing and warehousing standards.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with team members to solve problems and support daily operations.
• Adapt to changing priorities and work within ambiguity as the facility, processes, and product lines evolve.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team in a positive, team-oriented culture to support process roll-outs and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of recent warehouse experience involving receiving and logging inventory into an ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience moving, lifting, and re-arranging heavy equipment or parts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis and perform heavy-duty lifting and moving tasks safely.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and navigation of inventory or ERP systems.
• Strong basic math skills for inventory counting and reconciliation.
• Go-getter mindset with a confident communication style and a professional, positive attitude.
• Proven problem-solving ability and willingness to work within ambiguity and adapt as processes and priorities change.
• Warehouse experience in shipping, inventory, or kitting operations.
• Experience with parts pulling and kitting in support of production or operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and maintaining accurate stock levels.
• Forklift operation experience and comfort working with warehouse equipment.
• Experience working in the beginning stages of a start-up company or in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications for basic documentation and communication.
• Familiarity with ERP system usage beyond basic data entry.
• Comfort working in an industrial manufacturing and warehousing environment.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing work environment and contribute to process roll-outs and improvements.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a cutting-edge, urban, and modern start-up environment focused on building innovative technology with real-world impact. Once converted to a direct employee, you can receive free medical insurance for yourself and have the ability to purchase internal stock, along with a typical pay raise upon conversion. The company promotes a dynamic, positive, and team-oriented culture where collaboration, learning, and advancement are strongly encouraged. With multiple versions of their product already launched and growing, there is significant potential for extended projects, increased hours, and long-term career growth as the organization expands.

Work Environment

This role is based in a climate-controlled facility within an industrial manufacturing and warehousing environment. The culture is very driven, savvy, friendly, and collaborative, with many team members bringing prior military and Navy experience. You will work primarily on a first shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with potential opportunities for overtime and weekend work that are largely voluntary but may require some flexibility. The environment reflects a modern start-up feel, with cutting-edge products and ongoing facility expansion, and you may participate in activities at nearby sites as the company grows.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

About Aerotek

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.