Inventory Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Waltham, MA seeks a dependable Inventory Technician for a temp-to-hire role. You will pick, stage, receive, store, move, and package parts and materials in a structured, team-oriented environment.

The position is Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, pays $18–$20 per hour, located in Waltham, MA, with opportunities for growth during temporary assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years in stockroom, warehouse, inventory or materials handling preferred.
• Experience with inventory transactions, pick lists, work orders or FIFO is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Pick and stage parts and materials according to work orders and FIFO.
• Receive finished goods into inventory and transport/store materials safely.
• Move materials between warehouse and designated locations to support production and shipping.
• Verify part numbers, quantities and documentation; package for shipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or quality concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area following procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Dependability

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Inventory Technician for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Waltham, MA. This role is ideal for someone with stockroom, warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, or materials handling experience who enjoys hands‑on work in a structured, team‑oriented environment.

As an Inventory Technician, you will support daily operations by picking, staging, receiving, storing, moving, and packaging parts and materials accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• - Pick and stage parts and materials accurately according to work orders, pick lists, established procedures, and FIFO inventory practices.
• - Receive finished goods into inventory and transport, store, and handle materials safely to prevent damage.
• - Move materials between the warehouse and designated locations to support production, shipping, and daily operations.
• - Verify part numbers, quantities, and documentation, then package materials securely for shipment.
• - Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, discrepancies, quality concerns, or other issues that may impact schedules.
• - Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following company procedures and safety guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits

• - Pay: $18 to $20 per hour.
• - Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• - Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• - Location: Waltham, MA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• - High school diploma required.
• - 1 to 2 years of stockroom, warehouse, inventory, or materials handling experience preferred.
• - Experience with inventory transactions, pick lists, work orders, FIFO practices, or shipping and receiving processes is helpful.
• - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• - Ability to frequently reach, bend, lift, move, and handle materials safely.
• - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures accurately.
• - Good communication skills and the ability to report inventory issues or quality concerns promptly.
• - Dependable, safety-focused, and able to complete daily assignments with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.