Inventory Associate

Varstaff Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff is seeking an Inventory Associate II in Woodland Hills, CA to support fulfillment center operations. You will handle incoming shipments, manage inventory records, and operate forklifts and other PIT equipment within a safety-conscious, high-precision environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to SOPs while contributing to continuous improvement and quality control across all workflow stages.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Fulfillment Center Operations, especially receiving and inventory.
• Experience with counting, receiving, packing, put-away, picking, or shipping.
• Ability to operate forklifts and heavy PIT equipment.
• Strong math, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a team-focused, safety-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming shipments and manage inventory within the W/H system.
• Operate forklifts and other heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and perform data entry for receipts and orders.
• Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement across workflows.
• Ensure quality control and safety compliance at all stages of fulfillment.
• Collaborate with teammates to optimize packaging, staging, and auditing.

Skills

Equipment operation

Inventory & BOM management

Receiving & quality control

Documentation & data entry

Packaging, staging & auditing

Physical & safety compliance

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 Woodland Hills, 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

Work Location:21650 Oxnard St, Suite 1100, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, US (North Hollywood Area)

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).