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Job Title:

Inventory Associate Location:

Traverse City, MI (Serving Northern MI / Gaylord / Regional Routes)

Pay Rate:

$22.00 / Hour + Fully Paid Drive Time | Average $800 - $920+ Weekly |

Full-Time Schedule:

Monday - Friday | Early Mornings | Guaranteed Weekends Off Why Join Quantum Services?

Predictable Income:

Earn $22.00/hour starting pay with 100% paid hands-on field training from Day 1. 100%

Paid Travel Time:

Your daily drive time on regional routes is paid at your full hourly rate—you get paid just for being in the passenger seat.

Keep Your Weekends:

Reliable Monday through Friday schedule with zero weekend shifts required.

Full Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Reimbursement. Position Overview As an Inventory Associate, you will work as part of a supportive 2-3 person team traveling to client retail locations (convenience stores and gas stations) across Northern Michigan to perform accurate physical inventory audits using digital handheld keypads.

Schedule & Travel Realities Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, averaging 36-42 hours per week.

Early Morning Kickoffs:

Audits start on-site at client locations at 7:00 AM.

Paid Regional Commutes:

Routes cover up to a 3- to 4-hour radius from the Traverse City hub (including Gaylord and surrounding areas). Depending on route distance, team departures range from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM. All drive time is fully paid at $22/hr , and team carpooling is provided. Your schedule and departure times are visible in advance.

Specialty Overnight Travel & Overtime Opportunities:

Mackinac Area Route:

Approximately 4 weeks total per year (Monday-Friday overnights) servicing the Mackinac region.

Advance Notice:

You will always receive 2 to 4 weeks' advance notice so you can plan ahead. 100%

Covered:

All hotel accommodations and travel expenses are company-paid.

Overtime Pay:

Travel weeks frequently cross the 40-hour threshold. All hours worked over 40 in a workweek are automatically paid at Time-and-a-Half ($33.00/hour). Key Responsibilities Accurately count inventory items on sales floors, stockrooms, walk-in coolers, and freezers using handheld keypads. Partner with store managers post-audit to review completed counts. Work collaboratively with your regional route team, sharing driving responsibilities as needed. Qualifications & Requirements Valid Driver's License, active auto insurance, and reliable personal transportation (participation in team driving/carpooling required). Must be 18+ and able to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.

Physical Capabilities:

Comfortable standing, bending, squatting, using short step-ladders, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working in cool environments (walk-in coolers/freezers).