Inventory Specialist - Aerotek : Job Details

Inventory Specialist

As an Inventory Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining accurate inventory records. You will be responsible for physically counting parts ranging from small screws to larger computer-sized components. Your work will involve accessing the inventory system to locate and count parts, which may be distributed across various buildings. You will be an integral part of the inventory and counting team, tasked with ensuring data accuracy as you enter information into Excel.

Responsibilities

• Physically count parts of various sizes, from screws to larger components.
• Use the inventory system to locate and track parts across multiple buildings.
• Enter data into Excel accurately and ensure the findings are saved and sent to the counting team.
• Collaborate with the counting team to determine subsequent steps based on the inventory findings.
• Perform line audits and quality checks, including handling materials physically.
• Update and post inventory metrics using Excel to create tables and charts.
• Lead organized meetings to review metrics and drive improvement.
• Capture action items and follow up with owners to implement improvements.
• Execute small action items, such as hanging signs and adding labels.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in data entry with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the entire shift.
• Competency in performing line audits and quality checks.
• Familiarity with computer systems and Excel for data management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Audit and quality experience is beneficial.
• Ability to lead organized meetings and communicate effectively via email.

Why Work Here?

Joining the team offers you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic manufacturing environment where accuracy and attention to detail are highly valued. You will have the chance to work independently while contributing to the team's success. The role provides a stable first-shift schedule with occasional overtime opportunities, fostering a sense of work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based on the manufacturing floor, requiring steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and bump hats. The work schedule is primarily first shift from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with the possibility of some weekend projects for overtime. The environment is fast-paced, involving lots of walking and standing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Decatur, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.56/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 Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

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.