Warehouse Inventory and Logistics Associate

Celestica; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in San Jose, CA is seeking a Warehouse Inventory and Logistics Associate to ensure efficient distribution operations. You will own daily inventory control, accurate stock levels, and precise shipment staging while collaborating with our warehouse platforms to keep physical and digital records aligned.

In this hands-on role, you will perform cycle counts, audits, and parts consolidation, with a focus on safety and process adherence.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of warehouse or logistics experience.
• Attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
• Forklift or reach truck certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, verify, and log incoming inventory against POs and packing slips.
• Pick, pack, label, and stage outgoing shipments with accuracy.
• Analyze storage to consolidate parts and maximize space.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits to correct discrepancies.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse following procedures.

Skills

Inventory systems

Logistics accuracy

Physical demands

Tools

RF barcode scanners

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

The Warehouse Inventory and Logistics Associate ensures maximum operational efficiency within our distribution environment by supporting daily material handling and inventory control workflows. This hands‑on role is critical to maintaining accurate stock levels, where you will take ownership of inventory management, precision shipment staging, parts consolidation, and regular inventory audits. You will work directly with our warehouse management platforms to ensure physical inventory matches digital system records flawlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Receive, unpack, verify, and systematically log incoming inventory, materials, and equipment against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Shipment Staging: Pick, pack, label, and stage outgoing shipments with high accuracy to ensure timely fulfillment and logistics handoffs.
• Parts Consolidation: Analyze storage footprints to organize, downsize, and consolidate parts, maximizing warehouse vertical space and structural efficiency.
• Inventory Audits & Cycle Counting: Conduct routine physical cycle counts and comprehensive inventory audits to identify, investigate, and correct stock discrepancies.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Maintain a highly organized, clean, and safe working environment adhering strictly to standard operating procedures and safety protocols.

Required Technical & Physical Skills

• Inventory Systems: Experience navigating digital inventory platforms or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) utilizing RF barcode scanners.
• Logistics Accuracy: Keen attention to detail when verifying SKU numbers, part counts, and matching shipping documentation.
• Physical Demands: Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs, operate manual material handling equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks), and remain on your feet for extended periods.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics facility, fulfillment center, or inventory-centric environment.
• Soft Skills: Dependable team player with strong time‑management skills and a proactive approach to workspace organization.
• Equipment Certification (Preferred): Prior forklift, reach truck, or order picker operator certification is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.