Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Inventory Assistant supports the Purchasing Manager and daily warehouse operations by tracking, moving, counting, and receiving materials across multiple buildings. This role involves extensive walking, hands on inventory work, and assisting with transfers and deliveries between locations. A valid driver’s license and clean DMV record are required, and forklift training will be provided.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform routine inventory counts, cycle counts, and assist with receiving incoming materials.
- Monitor, track, and maintain inventory levels across designated buildings (BV, Shipping, Caterpillar, Area 77, O2).
- Move inventory between buildings and storage areas (regular walking required).
- Load, unload, and stage materials for production or shipping teams.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspaces.
- Operate company vehicles for deliveries or transfers (must have valid driver’s license & clean DMV record).
- Operate a forklift safely after completing company-provided training.
- Record item movements, counts, and discrepancies accurately.
- Assist with updating logs, spreadsheets, or inventory systems.
- Report inventory issues such as damage, missing items, or low stock.
- Support warehouse, shipping, and production teams to ensure materials are available as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work performed mainly in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, dust, and noise.
- Frequent walking between buildings throughout the day.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Standing, bending, reaching, and handling materials regularly.
- Ability to safely drive company vehicles and operate forklifts after training.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record (required).
- Willingness to train on forklift (no prior certification needed).
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
- Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Preferred: Experience in warehouse, inventory, or material-handling roles.
- Preferred: Familiarity with basic computer or inventory tracking systems.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. I understand the duties and expectations of the Inventory Assistant role and may be assigned additional tasks as needed. This document is not a contract of employment.