Job Information
Aerotek Inventory Specialist in Decatur, Illinois
Job Title: Inventory Specialist
Job Description
We are seeking an Inventory Specialist to join our team on a first shift from 7AM-3:30PM. This role involves a 6-12 month rolling contract with potential for overtime during weekend projects. The primary responsibilities include physically counting parts, ranging from small screws to computer-sized components, and entering data into Excel. Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial for this position, as you will be part of the inventory team responsible for tracking parts across multiple buildings. The work environment is primarily on the manufacturing floor, requiring safety gear and a significant amount of walking and standing.
Responsibilities
Physically counting parts of various sizes
Using a 7-digit part number system to locate and count parts
Tracking parts across different buildings
Entering data into Excel and saving findings for the counting team
Maintaining accuracy in all inventory tasks
Following safety protocols on the manufacturing floor including wearing steel toes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and a bump hat
Walking and standing for the entire shift
Performing line audits for leading IRA indicators
Updating and posting IRA Value Stream Metrics
Leading Value Stream board meetings to review metrics
Capturing action items and following up with owners to drive improvement
Executing small action items such as hanging signs, adding labels, and taking pictures
Essential Skills
Experience in asset inventory and inventory management
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in using Excel for data entry
Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
Capability to work independently throughout the day
Experience in performing audits and ensuring quality
Comfort with computers and creating tables and charts in Excel
Organizational skills and effective email communication
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Audit and quality experience is a plus
Familiarity with inventory systems and retail customer service is beneficial
Ability to lead organized meetings and follow up on action items
Why Work Here?
Join a team that values accuracy and attention to detail in a dynamic and supportive manufacturing environment. Enjoy the opportunity to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort. Benefit from a structured work schedule with potential for overtime and gain valuable experience in inventory management and quality assurance.
Work Environment
The position is primarily based on the manufacturing floor, requiring safety gear such as steel toes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and a bump hat. The role involves a significant amount of walking and standing. You will be part of a dedicated counting team, working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on precision and accuracy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Decatur, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00
• 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 Decatur,IL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 2024.
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.