Inventory Specialist - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations & Manufacturing

Openwork is hiring an experienced Inventory Specialist for an established manufacturing company in Oklahoma City, OK 73179 .

This hands-on position focuses on maintaining accurate inventory records, tracking materials, operating forklifts, and supporting daily warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of inventory or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment, hands-on MRP system experience, and current forklift certification. Candidates must also be able to communicate and understand English and be available to work until at least 4:30 PM daily.

• Location : Oklahoma City, OK 73179

• Pay : $18.50–$19.50/hr | Weekly Pay

• Schedule : Mon–Fri, starting at 6:00 AM

• Availability : Must be able to work until at least 4:30 PM daily

• Shift : 1st Shift

• Employment : Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

• Overtime : As needed based on production demands

• Monitor, track, and maintain accurate inventory records

• Enter and update inventory information using an MRP system

• Perform inventory counts and verify material quantities

• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies

• Receive, organize, and properly store manufacturing materials

• Operate forklifts to transport, organize, and stage materials

• Verify inventory transactions and maintain accurate documentation

• Track materials moving between warehouse and production areas

• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits

• Coordinate with warehouse, receiving, shipping, and production teams

• Ensure materials are properly labeled and stored

• Follow established inventory control and workplace safety procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Minimum 2 years of inventory or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment required

• Hands-on MRP system experience required

• Current forklift certification required

• Forklift operating experience required

• Ability to communicate and understand English

• Experience with inventory tracking, material handling, and warehouse operations

• Basic computer skills and inventory data-entry experience

• Ability to perform accurate inventory counts and maintain records

• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy

• Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Dependable attendance and punctuality

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment

• Must be available to work until at least 4:30 PM daily

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment

• Regular forklift operation and material-handling responsibilities

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and physical activity

• Lifting, moving, and organizing warehouse materials

• Fast-paced inventory and manufacturing operations

• Regular computer work and inventory documentation

• Follow all required PPE, forklift safety, and material-handling procedures

• Flexibility to work extended hours based on production needs

• $18.50–$19.50 per hour | Weekly Pay

• Full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity

• Consistent Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule

• Opportunity to apply inventory control, warehouse, and forklift skills

• Hands-on experience using MRP systems in a manufacturing environment

• Long-term employment potential

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you have 2+ years of inventory or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment, hands-on MRP system experience, and current forklift certification, we encourage you to apply.

Apply for the Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift position in Oklahoma City, OK 73179 , or visit Openwork to explore additional career opportunities.

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