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Aerotek
Inventory Clerk
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What they do
An Inventory Associate monitors warehouse inventory and places orders with vendors for supplies. Conducts regular or occasional audits of inventory or sections of a warehouse.
$40,135 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Inventory Clerk 📦 Inventory Control | Manufacturing Environment | Career Growth Opportunity Keep Production Moving! Are you detail-oriented, organized, and experienced with inventory management? We're looking for an Inventory Clerk to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in ensuring materials are accurately tracked and available when production needs them. In this position, you'll be responsible for inventory accuracy, cycle counting, material transfers, and maintaining inventory records using RF scanners and inventory management systems. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in accuracy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Track and document material movement throughout the manufacturing process. Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy. Reconcile inventory discrepancies and investigate variances. Transfer materials between work centers to support production schedules. Utilize RF scanners and inventory management systems to record inventory transactions in real time. Complete data entry related to inventory adjustments, transfers, and counts. Organize inventory locations for efficient storage and retrieval. Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or concerns to internal teams. Follow inventory control procedures and company standards. Handle materials safely to prevent loss, damage, or misplacement. Support production operations by ensuring materials are available when needed. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Qualifications Required Minimum 1 year of inventory experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environment. Experience performing cycle counts and inventory verification. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Data entry experience related to inventory transactions. Experience using RF scanners or handheld inventory devices. Knowledge of inventory control and material handling processes. Preferred Experience with inventory management software or ERP systems. Manufacturing or production environment experience. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and productivity. Why You'll Love Working Here ✅ Stable manufacturing environment ✅ Hands-on experience with modern inventory systems and RF technology ✅ Opportunities to expand your inventory and materials management skills ✅ Team-oriented workplace focused on accuracy and continuous improvement ✅ Career growth opportunities within operations and manufacturing ✅ Clean, organized, and safety-focused environment ✅ Valuable experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations Work Environment This role is based within a manufacturing facility where materials move between multiple production areas and work centers.
You will regularly work with:
RF scanners and handheld inventory devices Inventory management systems and computer-based tracking tools Material handling equipment Production and manufacturing teams Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Teutopolis, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Teutopolis,IL.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings