Inventory Associate

Varstaff Staffing; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing seeks a Warehouse Operations Associate for our Merritt Island, FL facility. You will handle incoming shipments, manage inventory, and operate heavy material-handling equipment while maintaining accurate records in our inventory system.

The role requires 2+ years in fulfillment center operations, forklift/PIT experience, and strong data accuracy. You will contribute to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fulfillment center operations experience.
• Experience with receiving, inventory counting, put-away, picking, and shipping.
• Proven forklift and PIT equipment operation.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and data-entry skills.
• Excellent communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming shipments and verify against SOPs.
• Manage inventory records and BOM-derived requirements.
• Operate forklifts and PIT equipment safely.
• Support root-cause analysis to remove operational roadblocks.
• Maintain quality control and PPE compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

PIT equipment

Inventory management

Receiving & quality control

Data accuracy

Communication

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

About the Job:

In this role, you will play a crucial part in fulfillment center operations at our Merritt Island, FL 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 fast-paced 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:

B Shift | Monday – Thursday, 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM (Requires 1 week of initial training on A Shift)

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.

Proven experience operating heavy equipment (PIT) and forklifts in a fulfillment or material handling environment.

Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills to collect data, solve operational issues, and maintain data accuracy.

Must-Have Skills

Equipment Operation:

Required prior forklift experience and proficiency with heavy machinery/PIT equipment (e.g., electronic pallet jacks, reach-trucks, turret-trucks).

Receiving & Quality Control:

Ability to unload shipments, visually inspect incoming packages against standard operating procedures (SOPs), and execute quality control checks per part number.

Inventory & Systems Management:

Hands-on experience navigating inventory software, conducting storage audits, systematically documenting receipts, and deriving inventory requirements from Bills of Materials (BOM).

Packaging, Staging & Marking:

Expertise in identifying packaging requirements, wrapping, labeling, marking, sorting, and securely staging materials to avoid loss or damage.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and strict adherence to site safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

Warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience within the aerospace or automotive industries.