Material Management

Aerotek; Norfolk (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Norfolk, MA is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate inventory records and support daily shipping operations. You will pick, prep, label, and help with receiving to ensure smooth material flow in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Expected duties include data entry, cycle counts, and collaborating with the team to meet daily shipping deadlines while following safety procedures. This onsite role requires lifting up to 30 lbs and occasional cold-room work.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Proficient with basic warehouse software.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Commitment to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through consistent data entry and documentation.
• Execute and monitor customer shipments to ensure orders are picked, prepped, and ready for the daily shipping deadline.
• Pick orders from warehouse storage locations, including brief entry into cold rooms when required.
• Ensure all products and orders are properly labeled in accordance with internal procedures.
• Unload incoming orders and materials from the receiving dock and verify quantities and condition.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including preparing packages, staging shipments, and updating systems.
• Support cycle counts and other inventory control activities to maintain stock accuracy.
• Use computer systems to enter data, track inventory, and update shipment and receiving information.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production and shipping goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow safety and operational procedures while handling materials and lifting items up to 30 lbs.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Data entry

Shipping and receiving

Cycle counts

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Specialist Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining accurate inventory records, performing timely and precise data entry, and executing and monitoring customer shipments in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The Inventory Specialist supports daily shipping operations by picking, prepping, and labeling orders, and by assisting with receiving activities to ensure smooth and efficient material flow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through consistent data entry and documentation.

• Execute and monitor customer shipments to ensure orders are picked, prepped, and ready for the daily 3:15 p.m. shipping deadline.

• Pick orders from warehouse storage locations, including brief entry into cold rooms when required.

• Ensure all products and orders are properly labeled in accordance with internal procedures.

• Unload incoming orders and materials from the receiving dock and verify quantities and condition.

• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including preparing packages, staging shipments, and updating systems.

• Support cycle counts and other inventory control activities to maintain stock accuracy.

• Use computer systems to enter data, track inventory, and update shipment and receiving information.

• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production and shipping goals in a fast-paced environment.

• Follow safety and operational procedures while handling materials and lifting items up to 30 lbs.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks in a warehouse environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.

• Good computer skills and comfort with data entry and basic warehouse systems.

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience, ideally in shipping, receiving, or distribution.

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes.

• Experience performing cycle counts or other inventory control activities.

• Strong work ethic and reliability in meeting daily responsibilities.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse shipping or distribution setting.

• Experience working with inventory management processes.

• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and accurate while working under time pressure.

• Comfort working in a cold room for short periods when picking orders.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and other departments.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit operation that offers a supportive environment and the stability of being backed by a larger organization. The company emphasizes internal growth opportunities, creating room to develop your skills and advance over time. You can enjoy a positive workplace culture with regular perks such as Friday breakfasts and summer cookouts or ice cream socials. There is potential for pay increases following the contract period, and team members benefit from a non-micromanaged environment that values trust, independence, and strong job security.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse environment that supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. You will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional overtime as needed. The role involves standing, walking, lifting up to 30 lbs, and working at a steady pace throughout the day. You may briefly enter a cold room to pick orders, so comfort with varying temperatures is important. The setting is fast-paced and team-oriented, with a focus on meeting daily shipping deadlines while maintaining accuracy and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,MA.

About Aerotek

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 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.