Inventory Associate

Varstaff is looking for an Inventory Associate II. About the Job: In this role, you will play a crucial part in fulfillment center operations at our Edwards AFB, CA facility. You will handle incoming shipments, manage inventory, operate heavy material-handling equipment, and maintain accurate records within our inventory management system. Operating in a highly technical environment, you will drive continuous improvement by identifying operational roadblocks, supporting root-cause analysis, and maintaining high standards of quality control and safety across all workflow stages. Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST What We’re Looking For Education & Experience 2+ years of experience in Fulfillment Center Operations, specifically within receiving and inventory functions. Experience in inventory counting, receiving, packing, put-away, picking/kitting, or shipping. Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts and other heavy machinery/PIT equipment. Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and draw logical conclusions. Dedicated mindset with a focus on world‑class quality, attention to detail, and team collaboration. Must-Have Skills Equipment Operation: Must be able to safely operate forklifts and other PIT equipment (e.g., electronic pallet jacks, reach-trucks, turret-trucks). Inventory & BOM Management: Ability to derive inventory requirements directly from Bills of Materials (BOM). Receiving & Quality Control: Ability to unload shipments, visually inspect packages against standard operating procedures (SOPs), and perform required quality control checks per part number. Documentation & Data Entry: Systematic upload, storage, and processing of work orders/receipts using inventory management tools. Packaging, Staging & Auditing: Skills in selecting proper packaging, wrapping, labeling, marking, sorting, staging, and properly storing/auditing inventory. Physical & Safety Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and strict adherence to safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines. Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred) Warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience specifically within the aerospace or automotive industries. Experience operating electronic pallet jacks (EPJs). #J-18808-Ljbffr