Inventory Associate

Quantum Services Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Quantum Services Inc. is seeking an Inventory Associate to perform high-accuracy stock counts and audits inside convenience stores and gas stations along a regional route. You will travel daily with your team, count stock across sales floors and stockrooms, and report variances to store managers.

The role starts early and offers paid travel time and full-time hours. No experience is required as training is provided; a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle are required,

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and active auto insurance.
• Reliable personal vehicle for daily travel.
• Able to pass background and MVR screening.
• Physical stamina to stand, lift up to 25 lbs and work in cool environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-accuracy physical stock counting and inventory audits inside convenience stores and gas stations.
• Count stock across sales floors, stockrooms, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
• Identify inventory variances, reconcile discrepancies, and provide daily audit reports to store managers.
• Travel and carpool daily with regional team to client store locations.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

MVR screening

Background check

Team player

Job description

Inventory Associate

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Pay Rate: $21.00 / hour (Paid bi-weekly) | Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday | Weekends Off (Occasional Saturdays depending on division workload)

Travel Details: 1 1/2 week of overnights each month (Paid travel time included)

Why Join Us?

• No Experience Needed: Paid, hands-on training provided from Day 1.
• Predictable Weekends Off: Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule (occasional Saturday shifts depending on division needs).
• On-the-Road Work Environment: Join a mobile workforce conducting field auditing across 1–3 retail convenience store locations daily on an established regional route.
• Great Benefits: Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, and Tuition Reimbursement.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high-accuracy physical stock counting and inventory control audits inside convenience stores and gas stations using handheld counting equipment.
• Count stock across sales floors, stockrooms, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
• Identify inventory variances, reconcile discrepancies, and provide clear daily audit reports to store managers.
• Travel and carpool daily with your regional team to client store locations.

Schedule & Hours

• Morning Start & Departure Times: Daily store audits typically kick off on-site between 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM. Departure times depend on travel distance to the first store (drive times can range from 30 minutes up to 2–3 hours on longer regional routes, requiring departures as early as 3:30 AM – 4:30 AM).
• Shift End Times: End times vary daily based on store workload and drive distance (typically concluding between 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM upon audit completion).
• Weekly Hours: Scheduled work time (in-store auditing + paid travel) averages 36–42 hours per week (weekly hours can vary by region, with overtime opportunities available during peak auditing periods).
• Local Travel: Daily travel to scheduled store locations within the regional division area (paid travel time included).

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Driver’s License, active auto insurance, and personal, reliable vehicle ownership suitable for daily team travel and carpooling rotations (rideshare services like Uber or Lyft cannot be used to meet job requirements).
• Ability to complete background and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, squat, use short step-ladders, lift up to 25 lbs, and work in cool environments (walk-in coolers).
• Early risers who enjoy active, hands-on work in a team environment.

Learn More About the Role

• See what the job is like: https://careers.quantumservices.com/workday-life/
• Learn how travel compensation works: https://bit.ly/3RaIkFl
• View full benefits: https://bit.ly/4c9JjxC

Great Fit For Backgrounds In (Not Required):

• Retail Stocking
• Inventory Control
• Field Auditing
• Asset Protection
• Merchandising
• Route Delivery
• General Labor
• Customer Service