Inventory Associates - Specialized Team (Monday through Friday) & Weekends

Valley Inventory Service, Inc.; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay raises

Coaching & mentoring

Company vehicles (when available)

Job summary

Valley Inventory Service is seeking an Inventory Associate for a swing shift, typically 6–8 hours, Monday through Friday, with location from Fairfield/Vacaville/Suisun to Bay Area sites. You will count inventory with scanners, travel between stores, and train on our methods.

No prior experience required; on-the-job training is provided. Opportunities to advance to supervisory roles exist within the company, and travel with per diem may be available.

Qualifications

• No degree required
• 18 years of age or older
• Willing to work evenings and commute to multiple Bay Area sites
• Reliability and punctuality in attendance and shift timing

Responsibilities

• Count inventory accurately using handheld scanners in grocery environments.
• Manually count loose products in large quantities with attention to detail.
• Work on your feet with frequent bending, kneeling, and ladder use; maintain speed and accuracy.
• Travel daily across Bay Area store/warehouse locations; overtime and weekend opportunities may apply.

Skills

Inventory counting

Scanner proficiency

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Tools

Barcode scanners

Job description

Inventory Associate (Daily Monday to Friday Shift. 6 to 8hrs)

Location: Multiple customer sites across the Bay Area (primary dispatch from Fairfield/Vacaville/Suisun)

Status: W-2, non-exempt (full-time or part-time)

Schedule: Swing shift between 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. (typical 6-8-hour shifts), Monday to Friday.

Additional shifts (weekends/special projects) & travel opportunities available.

What You’ll Do

• Count inventory accurately and efficiently using scanners in grocery environments.
• Manual counting of loose products in large quantities or something to that effect.
• Work on your feet—frequent bending, kneeling, ladder use; accuracy and speed are key (we’ll train you on our methods).
• Travel to different store/warehouse locations daily across the Bay Area; optional travel-team opportunities (with per diem) may include overnights.

Training & Growth

• Paid, on-the-job training—no experience needed.
• Optional paths to Supervisor and Management roles; we promote from within

Work authorization

Upon hire you’ll complete Form I-9. You may present any acceptable I-9 documents of your choice (e.g., one List A document such as a U.S. passport, or a List B + List C combination). We’ll provide the official Lists of Acceptable Documents.

Valley Inventory Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment is at-will and job duties may evolve with business needs.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and key duties of the role; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at any time to meet business needs.

Nothing in this description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will relationship; employment with Valley Inventory Service is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, consistent with applicable law.

Valley Inventory Service is committed to equal opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the job, and to ensure equal access to the application and interview process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you need an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact at 707-422-6050. If possible, contact us at least one week before your interview to help us meet your needs.

Valley Inventory Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on any protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6-8 per week

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable, on-time attendance and the ability to work evening hours; additional shifts available for weekends/special projects.
• We encourage applications from candidates who:No degree needed , Have no experience or returning to the workforce , Have military experience
• Physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to stand for extended periods and to kneel, bend, climb ladders, and reach.
• Transportation: Access to reliable transportation to go job site or at meet site is a plus. Ability to go to different job site using own transportation or shared rides.
• Optional company-vehicle ride-along from designated pickup points may be offered. (If use of company transportation is required or you must report to a designated location, associated mileage time is paid under CA rules.)
• Discipline , Consistency and ability to stay focus in team environment.

• Hourly pay: $16.90-$20.00 per hour, depending on location, shift, and experience.
• Bonus: Up to $2,000 or more for eligible specialized shift assignments (details provided in writing upon hire).
• Overtime: Paid per CA law (1.5x after 8 hours/day or 40/week; 2x after 12 hours/day).
• Paid sick leave: At least 40 hours (5 days) per year, accrued/used per California law.
• 401(k) and flexible scheduling for eligible employees.
• Travel & expenses: Paid mileage time between required dispatch points and job sites; expense/mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle to transport crew members for company business
• Referral bonuses for referring friend (details provided in writing upon hire).
• Pay increase linked to productivity, efficiency and consistency.

Perks

• Opportunities for pay increases with strong performance.
• Coaching, mentoring, and a supportive team.
• Company vehicles may be used for team transport to jobs when offered/available; we clean equipment & vehicles daily.

Breaks & Meal Periods

We provide paid 10-minute rest breaks about every 4 hours and unpaid 30-minute meal periods on shifts over 5 hours, with additional meal periods as required.