Inventory Clerk/Back up Receptionist

Staffmark Group; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Hamilton is seeking an Inventory Clerk in Northfield, IL for a temporary assignment (2+ months) to lead a full chemical inventory across R&D labs, document in tracking systems, and apply barcode labels to chemicals and equipment.

You'll work with lab staff and the EHS&S team to ensure inventory practices meet safety and operational protocols, with an option to extend and provide backup reception when needed.

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

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes.

About Us

Hunter Hamilton is a high‑performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers.

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