Inventory Clerk/Back up Receptionist

Pro Staff; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Pro Staff in Northfield, IL is seeking an Inventory Clerk for a temporary assignment to lead a full chemical inventory across R&D labs. You will document inventory in designated systems and attach barcode labels to chemicals and equipment, working with the EHS&S team to ensure safety and compliance.

The role also offers potential backup reception duties and requires a high school diploma, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong attention to detail, organization, and communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn specific database and web applications.
• Ability to work onsite at the Northfield office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete a full chemical inventory of all R&D labs, ensuring every chemical is accounted for and documented.
• Document chemical inventory information accurately in designated systems.
• Apply inventory barcode labels to chemicals and equipment for tracking and identification.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and the EHS&S team to ensure inventory processes align with safety and operational protocols.
• Provide potential backup reception coverage, including answering phones and assisting with visitor management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Inventory Clerk
Temporary Assignment (2+ Months, Potential for Extension) | Northfield, IL | $23–$24/hour

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and looking for a hands-on role where accuracy really matters? A specialty chemical manufacturing company with an R&D lab in Northfield is seeking an Inventory Clerk to lead a full chemical inventory project — a great opportunity to bring order and precision to a lab environment.

In this role, you'll be responsible for conducting a comprehensive chemical inventory across the R&D labs, documenting everything in the designated tracking systems, and applying barcode labels to chemicals and equipment. You'll work closely with lab staff and the EHS&S team to ensure inventory practices align with safety and operational protocols. This assignment is expected to run 2+ months, with the potential to extend as you'll also help provide backup coverage for reception while the current receptionist is out on leave.

What You'll Do

• Complete a full chemical inventory of all R&D labs, ensuring every chemical is accounted for and documented
• Document chemical inventory information accurately in designated systems
• Apply inventory barcode labels to chemicals and equipment for tracking and identification
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and the EHS&S team to ensure inventory processes align with safety and operational protocols
• Provide potential backup reception coverage, including answering phones and assisting with visitor management

What You'll Need

• High school diploma required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn specific database and web applications
• Ability to work onsite at the Northfield office
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

The Details

• Type: Temporary (2+ months), with potential for extension
• Pay: $23–$24/hour
• Location: Northfield, IL

If you're organized, thorough, and looking for meaningful short-term work with the potential to grow into something longer, we'd love to hear from you.