Inventory Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Support Associate **(Temporary, 1st Shift)**
Job Description
This temporary role supports a manufacturing facility in eastern Indianapolis by assisting with inventory activities on 1st shift. You will manually count parts and hardware, operate scales to record weights, and help audit inventory counts to ensure accurate stock records. This position involves hands-on general labor tasks and contributes directly to efficient production and inventory control.
Responsibilities

• Manually count parts, hardware, and related components to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Physically handle items and use scales to measure and record weights as part of inventory tracking.
• Assist with auditing inventory counts to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Support cycle counting activities to keep inventory data current and reliable.
• Perform general labor tasks associated with inventory, including organizing, staging, and moving materials as needed.
• Use basic scanning tools or devices, when required, to help track and document inventory movements.
• Follow established inventory control procedures and production-related guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient inventory operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to perform accurate manual counting of parts, hardware, and materials.
• Experience with general labor tasks in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use scales to weigh items and record measurements correctly.
• Basic understanding of inventory and inventory control processes.
• Capability to assist with cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when counting, weighing, and recording data.
• Ability to perform basic inspection of parts or materials as part of inventory activities.
• Physical ability to stand, move, and handle materials throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working in inventory, production, or parts counter roles is beneficial.
• Familiarity with scanning equipment or handheld devices for inventory tracking is a plus.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong reliability and willingness to follow established procedures and safety guidelines.

Why Work Here?
You join a manufacturing environment where your contribution to accurate inventory is highly valued and directly supports smooth production operations. The temporary nature of this role offers a clear, focused assignment with the opportunity to gain or expand hands-on experience in inventory control and general labor. You work a consistent 1st shift schedule, supporting work-life balance while building practical skills in a supportive team setting.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing facility in eastern Indianapolis on 1st shift. You work in a hands-on environment that involves standing for extended periods, moving materials, and performing general labor tasks related to inventory. You will handle physical parts and hardware, use scales to weigh items, and may use basic scanning tools as part of inventory control and production processes. The setting is typical of a production and warehouse environment, where maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace is essential.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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