Inventory Associate

Varstaff Staffing; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing is seeking an Inventory Associate II to support fulfillment center operations at our Edwards AFB, CA facility. You will handle incoming shipments, track inventory, and operate heavy material-handling equipment to maintain accurate records in our inventory system.

This role emphasizes safety, quality control, and collaboration as you work Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM PST and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and ensuring compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in fulfillment center operations, specifically receiving and inventory.
• Experience in inventory counting, receiving, packing, put-away, picking/kitting, or shipping.
• Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts and other heavy machinery/PIT equipment.
• Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Dedicated mindset with a focus on world‑class quality, attention to detail, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming shipments and manage inventory at Edwards AFB facility.
• Operate forklifts and PIT equipment; ensure safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records in inventory management system.
• Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement across workflows.
• Uphold high standards of quality control and safety across all workflow stages.

Skills

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Receiving & quality control

Documentation & data entry

Packaging & auditing

Safety & PPE

Job description

Varstaff is looking for an Inventory Associate II.

About the Job: In this role, you will play a crucial part in fulfillment center operations at our Edwards AFB, CA facility. You will handle incoming shipments, manage inventory, operate heavy material-handling equipment, and maintain accurate records within our inventory management system. Operating in a highly technical environment, you will drive continuous improvement by identifying operational roadblocks, supporting root-cause analysis, and maintaining high standards of quality control and safety across all workflow stages.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in Fulfillment Center Operations, specifically within receiving and inventory functions.
• Experience in inventory counting, receiving, packing, put-away, picking/kitting, or shipping.
• Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts and other heavy machinery/PIT equipment.
• Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Dedicated mindset with a focus on world‑class quality, attention to detail, and team collaboration.

Must-Have Skills

• Equipment Operation: Must be able to safely operate forklifts and other PIT equipment (e.g., electronic pallet jacks, reach-trucks, turret-trucks).
• Inventory & BOM Management: Ability to derive inventory requirements directly from Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Receiving & Quality Control: Ability to unload shipments, visually inspect packages against standard operating procedures (SOPs), and perform required quality control checks per part number.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Systematic upload, storage, and processing of work orders/receipts using inventory management tools.
• Packaging, Staging & Auditing: Skills in selecting proper packaging, wrapping, labeling, marking, sorting, staging, and properly storing/auditing inventory.
• Physical & Safety Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and strict adherence to safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

• Warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience specifically within the aerospace or automotive industries.
• Experience operating electronic pallet jacks (EPJs).