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Inventory Clerk

Aerotek, Chesapeake, VA, United States


Inventory Control Specialist

Full-Time | Climate-Controlled Facility | Competitive Pay + Signing Bonus
About the Role

Join a growing, innovative global organization as an Inventory Control Specialist. You'll play a key role in keeping production and customer orders running smoothly by maintaining accurate inventory levels, coordinating material flow, and supporting warehouse and purchasing operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working in a clean, organized environment.
What You'll Do

Maintain accurate inventory levels to meet customer and production demand
Identify shortages and communicate them to the Warehouse Manager and Production teams
Set up and manage Material Resources Planning (MRP)
Support order fulfillment: pulling parts, stocking, storing, and staging materials
Perform regular inventory audits and investigate discrepancies
Load and unload containers; review and verify freight documentation
Serve as backup for shipping and receiving
Assist the purchasing department with material needs and updates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals
Take on additional duties as assigned by leadership
What You Bring

Essential Skills

Experience using inventory software or inventory management systems
Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to operate a standard forklift and pallet jack
Excellent attention to detail and record accuracy
Strong communication skills and comfort working with multiple departments
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications

Previous warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 80 lbs as needed
Ability to walk, bend, climb stairs, push/pull, and perform hands-on material handling
Why You'll Love Working Here

Clean, climate-controlled work environment
Competitive salary + signing bonus
Excellent fringe benefits
Opportunity to grow your career with a worldwide, innovative organization
Supportive team culture and a role with real impact
Variety in your day no repetitive, single-task work
Work Environment

You'll work in a clean, climate-controlled warehouse environment. The role involves handling resin and epoxy, so casual or durable clothing is recommended.
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Chesapeake, VA.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Chesapeake, VA.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.
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 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 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.