Inventory Associate

Job Description

Job Description

🚀 Now Hiring: Inventory Associate | Richmond, VA

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join one of Richmond’s most respected manufacturers as an Inventory Associate and become a vital part of our operations team. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to grow your career in a company that values craftsmanship, precision, and people.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

As an Inventory Associate, you’ll be the backbone of our raw materials receiving area, ensuring our aluminum inventory is accurately tracked, stored, and distributed. You’ll also have the opportunity to support shipping operations and collaborate with multiple departments.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing incoming raw aluminum materials using a manual tracking system
• Entering and updating inventory data in Excel or similar software
• Inspecting materials for quality and reporting any non-conformities
• Communicating inventory status and needs with plant managers and team leads
• Operating forklifts and pallet jacks to unload and move materials
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy and care when handling delicate materials

✅ What You Bring

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in inventory management, cycle counts, and material tracking
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with manual inventory systems
• Experience in receiving and customer service
• Ability to perform accurate hand counts and maintain detailed records

Nice-to-Haves:

• Background in manufacturing or production environments
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving processes and warehouse operations
• Familiarity with SAP, quality assurance, and sheet metal or assembly work

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Stability & Growth: We’re known for long employee tenure, consistent raises, and internal promotions.
• Supportive Culture: Your contributions are noticed and appreciated. We foster a team-first, respectful environment.
• Craftsmanship & Pride: Be part of a company that values artistry and precision in every product.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured 40-hour work week with potential flexibility.

🏭 Work Environment

• Clean, well-lit, and organized facility
• Hands-on exposure to the full production process — from drill press to final assembly
• While not climate-controlled, the workspace is thoughtfully maintained and safety-focused
• Collaborative and quality-driven atmosphere

📍 Job Details

• Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and let’s build something great together.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.