Inventory Associate

Talentify; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aerotek in Charlotte, NC is hiring an Inventory Associate to support warehouse operations by accurately handling and tracking fasteners inventory, using ERP systems and maintaining safety and quality.

You will pick, pack, label, and ship orders, perform cycle counts, and assist with audits, with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork in a climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems for inventory or order processing.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is highly preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar ERP platforms.
• Inventory control or cycle counting experience.
• Experience supporting warehouse audits and inventory reconciliation.
• Prior experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with barcode scanners and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, and prepare orders with high accuracy.
• Process inventory transactions and keep ERP records current.
• Label inventory and products clearly for efficient storage.
• Support shipping and receiving activities and material handling.
• Participate in cycle counts and year-end inventory processes.
• Operate forklifts and follow safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory control

Data entry

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Epicor

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Job Title: Inventory AssociateJob Description

The Inventory Associate plays a key role in supporting warehouse and distribution operations by accurately handling, tracking, and organizing inventory for fastening products such as nuts, bolts, screws, and related hardware. This position focuses on processing inventory transactions in an ERP system, preparing customer orders, and supporting shipping, receiving, and material handling activities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, and prepare customer orders for nuts, bolts, screws, and other fastening products with a high level of accuracy.
• Process inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or a similar ERP system.
• Label inventory and products clearly and accurately to support efficient storage and retrieval.
• Support daily shipping and receiving activities, including unloading, staging, and organizing materials.
• Assist with material handling tasks throughout the warehouse as operational needs arise.
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory audits, and year-end inventory processes to ensure stock accuracy.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies by researching data in the ERP system and verifying physical inventory.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed, following all safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in all warehouse areas.
• Collaborate closely with team members to meet daily operational goals and customer requirements.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance standards at all times.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, inventory, shipping and receiving, or material handling role.
• Experience using an ERP system for inventory or order processing.
• Proficiency or strong comfort using computers and inventory management software throughout the workday.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on inventory accuracy.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely in a warehouse environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to support daily operations.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a small-team environment.
• Data entry skills for accurate recording of inventory and order information.
• Experience with inventory tasks such as cycle counts and order entry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is highly preferred.
• Experience with other ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar platforms.
• Inventory control or cycle counting experience.
• Experience supporting warehouse audits and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Prior experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with barcode scanners and warehouse management systems.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit operation where approximately 25 employees work together in a collaborative and supportive environment. The culture emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, reliability, and long-term success, with strong leadership and a clear focus on safety, organization, and quality. You will benefit from a generous time-off package, including 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays and an observed Christmas shutdown period. The organization also offers life insurance at four times basic salary, a pension plan, and access to an Employee Assistance Program, providing both financial security and personal support.

The role is based in a largely climate-controlled facility of approximately 75,000 square feet, supporting distribution operations across North America within a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) model for customers throughout the Southeast. You will work as part of a small floor team of about five people who support each other across different responsibilities in a positive, team-oriented setting. The environment prioritizes safety, organization, and quality, with clear processes and strong leadership. Appropriate safety attire is required, including steel-toe shoes, a bright orange safety vest, and gloves. Most work takes place indoors in well-organized warehouse and distribution areas designed to support efficient and accurate inventory handling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.75/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
• 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.