What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Associate position at Varstaff?
In this role, you will perform intermediate fulfillment center operations, inventory control, and materials handling to support advanced manufacturing and assembly workflows. You will receive, inspect, unload, stage, and store parts and bulk materials while maintaining precise inventory records within digital management systems. Operating heavy material-handling equipment, you will safely transport parts across site facilities, perform quality control checks per part number specifications, execute packaging and labeling per standard operating procedures (SOPs), and drive continuous improvement by identifying roadblocks and supporting root-cause problem-solving.
What We’re Looking For• 2 years of Fulfillment Center Operations experience, including work in an industry with receiving and inventory functions.
• Proven experience operating heavy equipment and Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), including forklifts, electronic pallet jacks (EPJs), and reach equipment.
• Strong mathematical skills, including the calculation of percentages, area, volume, and unit-of-measure conversions.
• Analytical skills to define problems, collect appropriate data, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to derive inventory requirements directly from technical drawings, engineering specifications, and Bills of Material (BOM).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and adhere strictly to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Strong communication skills within a highly technical environment, with a dedication to quality and teamwork.
Must-Have Skills• Heavy Equipment & PIT Operation: Fundamental knowledge and skill in operating heavy equipment/PIT safely to transport heavy parts across facilities, including operational mechanics, maintenance checks, and safety practices.
• Receiving & Quality Inspection: Capability to unload shipments, visually examine incoming freight against SOPs,review part-specific requirements, and perform quality control checks.
• Receipt Documentation & Data Entry: Proficiency navigating inventory management systems, selecting modules,entering physical part data, and systematically closing out receipts and work orders.
• Technical Document & BOM Interpretation: Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material to derive part and inventory requirements.
• Packaging, Staging & Labeling: Expertise identifying appropriate packaging for parts at all workflow stages, applying required SOP part markings/labels, and securely sorting/staging storage containers to prevent loss or damage.
• Storage Auditing & Space Management: Ability to utilize sound judgment along with SOPs to manage individual and bulk storage assignments and conduct inventory audits.
• Continuous Improvement & RCCA: Active participation in identifying and escalating process roadblocks to prevent downstream defects, supporting root-cause analyses with structured problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)• Warehouse, receiving, or inventory control experience within the aerospace industry.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management.
• APICS certification or Lean Six Sigma certification.