Inventory Specialist

Talentify; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Inventory Specialist (Order Picker/Cycle Counts) in Cypress, TX. You will stock, count, and record inventory, run reports, and ensure shipment accuracy in a climate-controlled manufacturing setting.

The role requires forklift experience, ERP/RF scanner proficiency, and familiarity with a manufacturing environment on a 2nd shift. This contract-to-hire position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with order pulling/picking and inventory processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and RF scanning equipment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Stock items using labeling equipment and keep inventory accurate.
• Receive, count, and dispatch stock; record data.

Skills

Forklift experience

Order picking

ERP familiarity

Tools

ERP systems

RF scanners

Reach trucks

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Specialist (Order Picker/Cycle Counts)

As an Inventory Specialist, you will be responsible for stocking items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment. Your duties will include receiving and counting stock items, dispatching parts, and recording data to maintain accurate inventory levels. You will also run inventory reports, store items in various areas, inspect parts for damage and nonconformance, verify shipment accuracy, and prepare necessary documentation like work orders and shipping orders. Additionally, you will be tasked with cleaning supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas, reporting broken tools, and loading and unloading using a sit-down forklift and operating an overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Receive and count stock items, dispatch parts, and record data to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Run inventory reports.
• Store items in warehouse, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
• Inspect parts received and record damage, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments.
• Prepare work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders.
• Clean supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas.
• Report broken tools.
• Load and unload using a sit-down forklift.
• Operate an overhead crane.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years' forklift experience
• Proficiency in ERP systems/RF scanners
• Experience in order pulling/picking
• Familiarity with a manufacturing environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with heavy forklifts (36K)
• Proficiency with reach trucks and cherry pickers
• Ability to operate an overhead crane

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package once you become a direct employee, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance. Enjoy company-paid life insurance, disability insurance, paid family leave, and flexible spending accounts. Our wellness programs and incentives, along with a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, support your overall well-being. Additionally, we provide paid time off, including sick and vacation time, and paid holidays.

Work Environment

You will work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment. We have 10 openings for order picking/cycle counting on the 2nd shift and 2 openings for heavy forklift operators on the 2nd shift. The 2nd shift runs from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, extending to 2:30 AM when necessary. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with the expectation of availability on weekends and overtime as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cypress, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cypress,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.