Inventory Associate

Inventory Control Specialist
Pay: $22/hour (paid biweekly)
Location: Hiring within 30 minutes/20 miles of Traverse City, Michigan
Travel: Typical travel is upwards of a 3-hour radius from Traverse City. 4 weeks of overnights per year to travel to further locations in support of our national team are expected. (Lodging and food will be covered by the team.)

Key Aspects: Early mornings •Daily travel •Physical, hands-on work •Reliable transportation required

What This Job Is

• Perform inventory counts inside gas stations and convenience stores
• Work across the sales floor, stockroom, coolers, and freezers
• Travel to 1-3 different store locations per day (different locations daily)
• Work as part of a small team and carpool to job sites

Schedule & Travel

• Start time: typically 7 AM (departures may be as early as 3-4 AM depending on distance to first store location)
• Monday-Friday (weekends off)
• End times vary based on workload (typically 1 PM - 6 PM)
• Daily travel required; total work time (travel + in-store) is typically 36-42 hours per week
• Travel distance and time vary by day and division

Responsibilities

• Accurately count inventory using a 10-key device
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Submit inventory reports to store managers
• Maintain efficiency and accuracy across multiple locations

Requirements

• Valid driver's license, active car insurance, and reliable transportation required for travel between job sites and participation in team carpooling (you will be required to drive)
• Ability to pass background check and MVR screening
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, stand for extended periods, bend, and squat
• Physical work includes frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, ladder use, and working in coolers and freezers

Helpful Experience (Not Required)
No prior experience needed - training is provided

• Warehouse, stocking, or inventory work
• Merchandising or retail backroom experience
• Order picking, logistics, operations, or route-based roles
• Food service or customer-facing roles
• Delivery driving or field-based work
• Construction, general labor, or hands-on roles

Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement
(See full details in the benefits link above)

Job Type
Full-time
Work location: On the road