Inventory Associate

Quantum Services, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Quantum Services, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking an Inventory Associate to perform high-accuracy stock counts and audits across convenience stores and gas stations. You’ll use handheld counting equipment on a mobile regional route.

This full-time role starts early (6:00–7:00 AM) with 36–42 hours per week and occasional Saturdays. No experience needed — paid training from Day 1. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform high-accuracy stock counting and inventory audits.
• Ability to count stock across sales floors, stockrooms, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
• Willingness to travel daily with regional team to store locations.
• Background and MVR screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-accuracy physical stock counting and inventory 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.

Skills

Stock counting

Inventory audits

Early riser

Teamwork

Driver's License

Background check

Tools

Handheld counting device

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