Inventory Associate

Forrest Solutions; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience with enterprise hardware

Collaborative team environment

Competitive compensation based on experience

Job summary

A technology deployment firm is seeking an Inventory Associate in East Brunswick Township, NJ. The role involves receiving and inspecting hardware devices for deployment, with responsibilities including verifying shipments and maintaining inventory records. Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of hardware, strong attention to detail, and experience in inventory handling. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computer hardware and networking concepts.
• Experience with inventory handling or IT staging is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move hardware packages as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with multiple devices simultaneously.
• Ability to lift and move hardware packages as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming hardware shipments.
• Verify quantities and device condition against packing lists.
• Perform initial power-on tests to ensure devices boot properly.
• Apply asset tags and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Prepare site-specific kits for deployment.
• Device status updates and remote access/configuration coordination.
• Coordinate with a remote technical team for firmware upgrades.
• Conduct basic validation and functionality testing after upgrades.
• Repackage devices with required accessories and documentation.
• Prepare site-specific kits for deployment.
• Coordinate outbound shipments to approximately 900 sites nationwide.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic technical troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Familiarity with firmware upgrades

Physical lifting capability

Job description

We are looking to hire an Inventory Associate that will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, testing, documenting, and preparing hardware devices for nationwide deployment. This role requires strong attention to detail, basic technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.

Shift: 8am to 5pm (Must be flexible with the days)

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming hardware shipments
• Verify quantities and device condition against packing lists
• Perform initial power-on tests to ensure devices boot properly
• Apply asset tags and maintain accurate inventory records
• Serial numbers
• MAC addresses
• Device status
• Connect devices to the internet to enable remote access and configuration
• Coordinate with a remote technical team to support firmware upgrades
• Conduct basic validation and functionality testing after upgrades
• Repackage devices with required accessories and documentation
• Prepare site-specific kits for deployment
• Coordinate outbound shipments to approximately 900 sites nationwide

Required Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computer hardware and networking concepts
• Experience with inventory handling, asset tracking, or IT staging preferred
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and documentation requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with multiple devices simultaneously
• Ability to lift and move hardware packages as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in IT deployment, hardware staging, or logistics
• Familiarity with firmware upgrades or device configuration
• Experience working on large-scale or contract-based technology projects

What We Offer

• Opportunity to support a high-impact, nationwide technology deployment
• Hands-on experience with enterprise hardware
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience

If you have a hospitality mindset and enjoy delivering exceptional experiences in a corporate environment, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

The compensation outlined reflects expectations for candidates who fully meet the role’s qualifications in terms of education and experience. While the position is open to both internal and external applicants, if a current Forrest Solutions employee is selected and does not meet all criteria, the title, structure, and compensation may be adjusted accordingly based on internal guidelines.