About this role
Job Title: Inventory SpecialistPay: $26-$30Job DescriptionThe Inventory Specialist supports multiple departments by ensuring accurate inventory control, efficient material handling, and reliable logistics coordination. This role works closely with deployment, warehouse, and production teams to maintain stock levels, prepare parts, and facilitate smooth shipping and receiving activities while operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Responsibilities
• Support deployment, warehouse, and production teams with day-to-day inventory and logistics needs. • Perform general labor tasks, including assembly, loading, packaging, and material handling as required. • Load and unload containers for the production team to ensure timely availability of materials. • Handle shipping and receiving activities, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments. • Conduct inventory control tasks, including regular cycle counts and reconciliation of stock levels. • Use count sheets and input inventory data accurately into Excel or other tracking tools. • Pick, pack, and ship products according to established procedures and schedules. • Clean and prep parts to meet company standards before deployment or production use. • Manage stock handling and organization to maintain a well-structured and efficient warehouse area. • Operate RF scanning systems to track inventory movement and maintain real-time records. • Palletize materials and finished goods to support safe and efficient storage and transport. • Operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload materials safely within the facility. • Collaborate with logistics and deployment teams to ensure smooth coordination of materials and equipment. • Adapt to changing priorities and tasks in a fluid, flexible start-up environment. Essential Skills
• Experience performing general labor tasks such as assembly, loading, packaging, and logistics support. • Ability to support multiple departments, including deployment, warehouse, logistics, and production teams. • Proficiency in inventory control processes, including cycle counts and stock management. • Ability to accurately use count sheets and input data into Excel for inventory tracking. • Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving operations. • Capability to pick, pack, and ship products following established procedures. • Familiarity with RF scanning systems for inventory tracking and control. • Skill in palletizing materials and products for storage and transport. • Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely within a warehouse or production environment. • Comfort working in a fast-paced, fluid, and flexible job environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Willingness to learn and support additional departments such as deployment and logistics. • Attention to detail when cleaning and prepping parts to meet quality standards. • Strong organizational skills for stock handling and warehouse management. • Basic computer literacy, including working with Excel for data entry and record keeping. • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a start-up setting. • Comfort working within a technology-focused defense environment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hawthorne, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.