Inventory Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Inventory Associate

Job Description

As an Inventory Associate, you will work primarily in the receiving area where raw materials are processed. You may also be utilized in the shipping area. Your role involves maintaining and managing the tracking system for incoming products, specifically raw aluminum materials, and ensuring their proper storage and transfer to various departments using a manual project management system.

Responsibilities

• Enter all products into a program similar to Excel for tracking purposes.
• Inspect and report any non-conforming products upon unloading.
• Monitor and manipulate data to provide information to plant and department managers on locating and retrieving aluminum sheets or various parts for outdoor furniture assembly.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management regarding raw materials inventory, department needs, and materials management.
• Ensure high quality and attention to detail with incoming products to maintain the uniqueness and delicacy of the furniture.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack to unload trucks and deliver materials from the warehouse area to the plant floor.
• Utilize hand jacks for moving furniture and raw materials; forklift training is available if required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cycle counts, inventory tracking, Excel usage, receiving, and overall inventory management.
• Highly proficient in Excel and data/inventory tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.

Why Work Here?

This is one of the nicest manufacturing companies in Richmond, offering regular raises and salary increases. The company values employees who appreciate their products, viewing them as art. The work culture is supportive, and employees rarely leave except for attendance or behavioral issues. Attendance requires working a minimum of 40 hours per week, providing flexibility in scheduling.

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 21, 2025.

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.

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.