Inventory Clerk

**Job Title: Inventory Specialist** **Job Description** Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Inventory Specialist. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing inbound shipments, maintaining accurate inventory logs, and ensuring our production team is equipped with the necessary parts for assembly. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will ensure smooth and efficient inventory operations. **Responsibilities** + Receive all incoming shipments, verify quantities against purchase orders, and check for visible damage or discrepancies. + Maintain accurate counts of parts and materials; update ERP/Notion systems in real time to reflect stock levels. + Deliver and stage materials to designated build areas and workstations based on production schedules. + Assemble kits of parts for builds, reworks, or field upgrades to ensure technicians have complete and ready-to-use sets. + Manage the movement of materials in and out of stock; properly tag returns, defective parts, and rework items. + Keep storage areas neat, labeled, and easy to access for technicians and engineers. + Prepare outgoing parts for shipment to customer sites, including packaging and documentation. + Perform regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy. + Act as the first point of contact for manufacturing techs and engineers when parts are needed on the floor. + Suggest improvements for labeling, staging, and inventory workflows to drive efficiency. **Essential Skills** + Experience in inventory control. + Proficiency with ERP/MRP or inventory tracking software, such as SAP or Netsuite. + Ability to use material handling equipment, including pallet jacks. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience working in manufacturing. + Forklift certification. + Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. **Why Work Here?** Become part of a close-knit team where your contributions directly impact production success. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for process improvement and growth. **Work Environment** Work in a small team of five people, ensuring close collaboration and support. The working hours are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with a casual dress code where jeans and a plain shirt are appropriate. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Watertown, MA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Watertown,MA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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.