Inventory Specialist - Forklift Certified & QC Focus

Varstaff; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing in Orlando is seeking an Associate - Inventory I - A to join our manufacturing logistics team. You will manage receiving, inspection, data entry, and accurate stock control while moving materials with forklifts in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years in fulfillment/inventory, forklift certification, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a strong commitment to safety and quality in all tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fulfillment center/inventory operations experience.
• Certified forklift experience and willingness to operate multiple forklift types.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Adherence to safety protocols and attention to quality.
• Ability to derive inventory requirements from BOM and perform basic data collection.

Responsibilities

• Receiving & Inspection: unload shipments, inspect for defects and conduct quality checks.
• Inventory & Data Entry: document receipts and input data into the inventory system.
• Material Handling & Equipment: operate forklifts and PIT equipment to move materials.
• Packaging & Staging: wrap, label and stage parts securely through workflow.
• Storage & Auditing: assign locations and perform regular inventory audits.
• Problem Solving: monitor workflow and participate in root-cause analysis.

Skills

Inventory management

Data entry accuracy

Technical communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

PIT equipment knowledge

Job description

Varstaff is looking for an Associate - Inventory I - A:

Schedule & Location

Shift: A Shift (Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM).

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Inspection: Unload incoming carrier shipments, visually inspect packages for defects, and complete quality control checks according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Inventory & Data Entry: Document receipts, systematically close out work orders, and input physical delivery data accurately into the inventory management system.

Material Handling & Equipment: Safely operate heavy machinery and Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to move materials, including forklifts, electronic pallet jacks (EPJs), reach-trucks, and turret-trucks.

Packaging & Staging: Correctly wrap, package, label, and securely stage parts, boxes, or crates to prevent loss throughout the manufacturing and fulfillment workflow.

Storage & Auditing: Assign storage locations for bulk or individual parts and perform routine inventory audits.

Problem Solving: Monitor and escalate workflow roadblocks, participating in root cause analysis to prevent downstream defects.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 2+ years of fulfillment center operations experience, specifically within receiving and inventory functions.

Equipment: Previous certified forklift experience (and willingness to drive/train on multiple forklift types).

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.

Safety & Quality: Strict adherence to safety protocols (including PPE) and a strong commitment to attention to detail and world-class quality.

Technical & Soft Skills: Ability to derive inventory requirements from Bills of Material (BOM), perform basic mathematical/analytical data collection, and communicate effectively in a technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry Context: Warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience specifically within the aerospace or automotive industries.