Manufacturing Inventory Clerk - 23/hr

Aerotek; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical and dental coverage for I

Vision reimbursement

Three weeks PTO

Company-paid holidays

Team events

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Inventory Clerk in Irvine, CA, to support inventory control and production scheduling in a fast-paced environment. The role blends office work with hands-on warehouse tasks to ensure accurate job orders and timely material availability.

You will collaborate with production, supply chain, and customer service teams, utilize SAP and GTWMS, and participate in cycle counts, while maintaining detailed records and documentation. This is a contract-to-hire, first-shift role.

Qualifications

• Ability to utilize a computer for daily tasks, including Excel and data entry.
• Experience counting inventory and performing cycle counts in an ERP or similar system.
• Clear and professional English communication, both verbal and written.
• Comfort working with part numbers, bills of materials, and product information.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and create production job orders to support manufacturing schedules and customer demand.
• Release production job orders according to established schedules and requirements.
• Monitor material availability using SAP and GTWMS systems to support production needs.
• Identify material shortages and communicate risks promptly to Supply Chain and Customer Service teams.
• Coordinate with Production to ensure materials are available when needed to support manufacturing schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material records within company systems.
• Monitor inventory accuracy in both system records and physical locations.
• Lead and coordinate annual cycle count activities to validate inventory accuracy.
• Understand and reference part numbers, bills of materials, and associated product information.
• Submit and manage job and work orders in the warehouse and production systems.
• Perform inventory counts and cycle counts on the warehouse and production floor.
• Respond to emails and internal requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Work in the office approximately 80% of the time and on the warehouse/production floor approximately 20% of the time.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

English communication

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

GTWMS

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Clerk

Job Description

This entry-level Production Coordinator role focuses on inventory control and production scheduling within a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment. You will spend most of your time in an office setting, with regular visits to the warehouse and production floor to verify inventory, support job order execution, and coordinate materials for manufacturing. The position requires strong attention to detail, comfort with computer systems, and the ability to work collaboratively with production, supply chain, and customer service teams to ensure accurate job orders and timely material availability.

1st shift - 7:30am - 4pm

$23/hr

Interview and start asap

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and create production job orders to support manufacturing schedules and customer demand.
• Release production job orders according to established schedules and requirements.
• Monitor material availability using SAP and GTWMS systems to support production needs.
• Identify material shortages and communicate risks promptly to Supply Chain and Customer Service teams.
• Coordinate with Production to ensure materials are available when needed to support manufacturing schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material records within company systems.
• Monitor inventory accuracy in both system records and physical production locations.
• Lead and coordinate annual cycle count activities to validate inventory accuracy.
• Understand and reference part numbers, bills of materials, and associated product information.
• Submit and manage job and work orders in the warehouse and production systems.
• Perform inventory counts and cycle counts on the warehouse and production floor.
• Respond to emails and internal requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Work in the office approximately 80% of the time and on the warehouse/production floor approximately 20% of the time to support inventory and production activities.
• Support a fast-paced production and warehouse environment by maintaining organized and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory and material issues quickly.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while on the production and warehouse floor.

Essential Skills

• Ability to utilize a computer for daily tasks, including Microsoft Excel and data entry.
• Basic knowledge and experience working in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to submit and manage job and work orders in a warehouse or production setting.
• Experience counting inventory and performing cycle counts, preferably within an ERP or similar system.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Comfort working with part numbers, bills of materials, and product information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining inventory and material records.
• Ability to balance office-based tasks with time spent on the warehouse and production floor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP and GTWMS or other enterprise resource planning and warehouse management systems.
• Experience working with production machines, warehouse operations, or manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working around large equipment and machinery such as production machines and forklifts.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic production and warehouse setting.
• Willingness to work a first-shift schedule and support overtime and Saturday work when needed.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a clear path from contract to potential hire based on performance, giving you the opportunity to build a long-term career in manufacturing and inventory coordination. Employees receive 100% company-paid medical and dental coverage for the employee, along with a vision reimbursement program, providing strong health benefits. You will accrue three weeks of paid time off, with PTO earned each pay period, and enjoy company-paid holidays. The company also hosts events that foster a sense of community and engagement among team members, creating a supportive and collaborative work culture.

Work Environment

The facility operates with approximately 120 employees across first and second shifts. This role primarily follows a first-shift schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with openness to overtime and Saturday work when needed. You will spend about 80% of your time sitting in an office environment and about 20% on the warehouse and production floor. The workplace is a warehouse and workshop setting with variable temperatureshot in the summer and cold in the winterand is subject to heat, cold, noise, dust, and other particles. Large equipment and machinery, including production machines and forklifts, operate regularly in the area. Personal protective equipment is required on the production floor, including steel-toed shoes and safety glasses (with safety glasses provided). The role involves the ability to stand or sit for extended periods, as well as repetitive bending, reaching, and climbing as needed to perform inventory counts and support production activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

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.

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.