Advanced Stock / Receiving Associate

Aleron; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking an Advanced Stock / Receiving Associate in Canonsburg, PA to support material receiving, inventory control, stockroom operations, and order fulfillment for defense programs.

The role requires hands-on experience with MRP/ERP and strong attention to accuracy, safety, and process improvements. Forklift operation and ability to lift heavy items are part of daily duties in a bustling stockroom environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in material receiving, stockroom ops, or inventory control.
• 2+ years handling receipts, issues, transfers, and order fulfillment.
• 2+ years using MRP/ERP or receiving systems.
• 2+ years maintaining inventory records and investigating discrepancies.
• 1+ year operating forklift or power vehicle.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, process, label, and store incoming materials.
• Process receipts, issues, transfers, and other inventory transactions in MRP and receiving systems.
• Maintain accurate stockroom and inventory records.
• Pick, pack, distribute, and fulfill material requests according to production needs.
• Research discrepancies and shortages, then support corrective actions.
• Operate forklifts and other power industrial vehicles safely.
• Handle customer-owned property and maintain required records.
• Support cross-functional teams and continuous improvement activities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Receiving systems

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Stock/Receiving Associate

Location: Canonsburg, PA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation:$25.36- $28.99/ hour

We're seeking an Advanced Stock / Receiving Associate to support material receiving, inventory control, stockroom, and order fulfillment operations for advanced technology programs. In this role, you'll process materials, maintain accurate system records, research shortages, and collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Support sophisticated products and technologies in a highly technical environment.
• Gain experience with enterprise inventory systems and manufacturing operations.
• Work with knowledgeable teams on material control, customer property, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to accurate, efficient, and reliable supply chain execution.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role is ideal for someone who values accuracy, organization, and operational excellence. You'll play an important part in ensuring the right materials are received, tracked, stored, and available when production teams need them.

What You'll Do:

• Receive, inspect, process, label, and store incoming materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Process receipts, issues, transfers, and other inventory transactions in MRP and receiving systems.
• Maintain accurate stockroom, inventory, and material-control records.
• Pick, pack, distribute, and fulfill material requests according to production and operational requirements.
• Research inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and transaction issues, then support corrective actions.
• Operate forklifts and other power industrial vehicles to move and stage materials safely.
• Handle customer-owned property and maintain required records and accountability.
• Support cross-functional teams and continuous improvement activities.

What You'll Bring:

• 4+ years of experience in material receiving, stockroom operations, inventory control, warehouse logistics, or manufacturing support.
• 2+ years of experience processing material receipts, issues, transfers, inventory transactions, or order-fulfillment activities.
• 2+ years of experience using MRP, ERP, warehouse management, or receiving systems.
• 2+ years of experience maintaining inventory records, investigating discrepancies, or supporting material-control processes.
• 1+ year of experience operating a forklift or other power industrial vehicle.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience managing Government Customer Property Control requirements.
• Forklift or material-handling certification.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience handling customer-owned, controlled, or classified material.
• Strong knowledge of receiving documentation, inventory systems, and material traceability.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, safety, and process optimization initiatives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply automation or AI-supported tools to improve material-control processes.
• Strong knowledge of material receiving, inventory methodology, stock control, and material movement.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required based on production schedules and business needs.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy materials and operate material-handling equipment.
• Work Environment: Stockroom, receiving, warehouse, and manufacturing environment.
• Certification: Certification in the assigned material-handling area preferred where applicable.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Active Secret Clearance

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.