Inventory Associate II

Varstaff Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff is seeking an Inventory Associate II to support fulfillment center operations in Woodland Hills, CA. Responsibilities include handling shipments, managing inventory records, and operating forklift equipment while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications include 2+ years in fulfillment center ops, strong data entry, and attention to detail. Candidates should be able to work 7:00 AM–5:00 PM PST, Monday–Friday, at our Woodland Hills facility.

Qualifications

• Must safely operate forklifts and PIT equipment.
• Experience in receiving, counting and inventory processes.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming shipments and manage inventory records.
• Operate forklifts and heavy machinery per SOPs.
• Document and data-enter receipts and work orders.
• Support quality control and safety compliance across workflows.
• Assist packaging, staging, and auditing of inventory.

Skills

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Receiving quality control

Data entry

Packaging & staging

Safety compliance

Education

Tools

Forklifts & PIT equipment

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).