Inventory Data Clerk

fmsaerospace; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FMS Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a temporary entry-level Inventory Data Clerk to support our production and operations teams. The role blends physical inventory handling with basic computer data entry, logging data in Excel, and communicating across departments using Microsoft Teams.

The ideal candidate will identify parts, assemble kits, label items, and maintain accurate digital records while ensuring the physical stock matches logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year in manufacturing or inventory preferred.
• 40-hour work week commitment.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance if required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and data entry.
• Ability to count small parts and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Part Identification: Accurately read and identify part numbers, lot numbers, and item descriptions on bulk inventory bins.
• Bulk-to-Kit Allocation: Accurately count, isolate, and transfer smaller quantities of parts from bulk containers into designated unit packaging to prepare kits for the production floor.
• Labeling: Apply clear, accurate labels (part number, lot number, and quantity) onto finished kitting enclosures.
• Data Entry: Enter part counts, lot numbers, and daily tracking info accurately into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Digital File Management: Navigate the company server to locate, open, and save inventory spreadsheets and shared documents in the correct folders.
• Team Communication: Use Microsoft Teams daily to receive task updates, message supervisors, and participate in brief team updates.
• Workplace Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized inventory storage area and verify that physical inventory matches digital logs.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Data entry

Microsoft Office literacy

Team communication

Server navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

FMS Aerospace is currently seeking a temporary entry-level Inventory Data Clerk for our Huntsville office location. This role combines physical inventory handling with basic computer data entry. Ideal candidate will be responsible for pulling bulk parts, packaging them into kits, and utilizing Microsoft Office tools to accurately log data and communicate across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Part Identification: Accurately read and identify part numbers, lot numbers, and item descriptions on bulk inventory bins.
• Bulk-to-Kit Allocation: Accurately count, isolate, and transfer smaller quantities of parts from bulk containers into designated unit packaging to prepare kits for the production floor.
• Labeling: Apply clear, accurate labels (part number, lot number, and quantity) onto finished kitting enclosures.
• Data Entry: Enter part counts, lot numbers, and daily tracking info accurately into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Digital File Management: Navigate the company server to locate, open, and save inventory spreadsheets and shared documents in the correct folders.
• Team Communication: Use Microsoft Teams daily to receive task updates, message supervisors, and participate in brief team updates.
• Workplace Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized inventory storage area and verify that physical inventory matches digital logs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, or GED
• Relevant Experience: 0-1 years’ work experience in a manufacturing or inventory setting
• Work Schedule: Be able to work 40 hours per week consistently
• Security Clearance: Must currently possess or be able to receive Department of Defense Secret clearance, if required
• Basic Numeracy: Ability to count small parts precisely.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Basic Microsoft Office Literacy: Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets (opening files, entering numbers/text into cells, saving progress) and Microsoft Word.
• Microsoft Teams Competency: Ability to send chat messages, join voice/video calls, and check team channels for updates.
• Server Navigation: Basic understanding of digital file structures (how to locate folders, find files, and avoid accidentally deleting or moving files on a shared network).
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy when matching long part numbers and entering digits into the computer.
• Basic Numeracy: Ability to count small parts precisely.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift boxes up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing environment experience is a plus
• Familiarity with AS9100 compliance is preferred.
• DoD or Military experience is a plus

Company Profile

Founded in 2013, FMS is a growing, flexible, customer-driven aircraft structural engineering and flight test company with manufacturing capability. We have many opportunities with a variety of types of projects with both foreign and domestic governments and commercial customers across many types of aircraft. Our parent company, Bridger Aerospace, is an aerial firefighting and critical infrastructure support company based in Belgrade, Montana. It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. Bridger Aerospace has grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack fleet, Special Missions Sensor Equipped Aircraft, and the largest privately operated Super Scooper fleet in the world.

This position is subject to pre-employment background check.

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.