Inventory Worker

Kelly Services; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay & paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Inventory Worker in Lowell, MA to manage inventory control, reconcile material usage, and support production with timely material availability. The role interfaces with purchasing and production teams to ensure accurate stock levels and efficient cycle counts.

This on-site position requires strong organizational skills and adherence to safety standards. Pay rate is $25.00/hour with a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• No experience required; 1 year of manufacturing, shipping, or material handling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs and tools.
• Strong command of the English language (speak, read, write) with good communication skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a positive and professional manner.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification as needed by location.

Responsibilities

• Review jobs requiring materials via the ERP system.
• Issue materials to assigned jobs both physically and in the ERP system.
• Return materials from completed jobs both physically and in the ERP system.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory as required.
• Communicate any material shortages to appropriate departments as needed.
• Receive incoming materials and prepare outgoing shipments.
• Assist with packing, shipping, clean room kitting, and warehouse operations.
• Ensure materials are stocked in appropriate quantities to support production.
• Maintain and monitor a manual or computerized inventory control system for raw materials, tooling, consumables, and finished stock.
• Investigate discrepancies within inventory records.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Represent the department in a positive and professional manner.
• Ensure reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance as an essential function of the job.
• Comply with company, quality, and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Inventory Worker

Job Summary

The Inventory Worker is primarily responsible for inventory control, job order material usage reconciliation, job closings, and inventory reconciliation. This position will coordinate with purchasing and production teams to ensure that inventory is accurate and appropriate to meet demands. The Inventory Worker will perform duties within the production and inventory control department as required.

Location: Lowell, MA

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Essential Responsibilities

• Review jobs requiring materials via the ERP system.

• Issue materials to assigned jobs both physically and in the ERP system.

• Return materials from completed jobs both physically and in the ERP system.

• Perform cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory as required.

• Communicate any material shortages to appropriate departments as needed.

• Receive incoming materials and prepare outgoing shipments.

• Assist with packing, shipping, clean room kitting, and warehouse operations.

• Ensure materials are stocked in appropriate quantities to support production.

• Maintain and monitor a manual or computerized inventory control system for raw materials, tooling, consumables, and finished stock.

• Investigate discrepancies within inventory records.

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.

• Represent the department in a positive and professional manner.

• Ensure reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance as an essential function of the job.

• Comply with company, quality, and safety standards, policies, and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This is not a remote position. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.

• No experience required; 1 year of manufacturing, shipping, or material handling experience preferred.

• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs and tools.

• Strong command of the English language (speak, read, write) with good communication skills.

• Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a positive and professional manner.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to obtain forklift certification as needed by location.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… we welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.