**Job Title: Inventory Associate** **Job Description** We are seeking an Inventory Associate for a fast-paced parts room. The role requires the utilization of a sit-down forklift for 50% of the day, managing and tracking over 200,000 pieces of inventory, pulling orders, and receiving 10-15 truck shipments per day. The ideal candidate will assist the production team in finding specific parts, perform quality checks on shipments, and use the Oracle system to locate parts. Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize urgent needs and troubleshoot part requests are essential. **Responsibilities** + Utilize a sit-down forklift for 50% of the day + Manage and track over 200,000 pieces of inventory + Pull orders and receive 10-15 truck shipments per day + Assist the production team in finding specific parts + Perform quality checks on shipments + Use Oracle system to locate parts + Complete cycle counts + Assist drivers and employees simultaneously + Prioritize urgent needs and troubleshoot part requests **Essential Skills** + Forklift experience + Computer knowledge + Industrial warehouse experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanical aptitude + Oracle experience **Why Work Here?** Our company offers great upward mobility and long-term benefits. As a union company with over 300 employees, we provide a starting salary with the potential for an increase after 90 days based on performance. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low flat-rate copays for in-network care. Additionally, there is a contribution towards a 401K plan for each hour worked and an incentive program based on safety, production, and quality. We prioritize employee growth and provide ample opportunities for career advancement. **Work Environment** Our facility is a large steel mill located at the port, featuring large equipment and an older infrastructure. The temperature inside mirrors the outside weather conditions. The parts area is managed by a team of 5, and the role involves interaction with truck drivers and other employees. Training will occur during the day from 7 am to 3 pm, but candidates must be open to all shifts. After joining the union, the work schedule will alternate between 7 am to 7 pm and 7 pm to 7 am, with schedules posted the week prior. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Portage, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $47257.60 - $47257.60/yr. health dental vision 401K incentive program long/short term disability vacation time paid holidays overtime **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Portage,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. 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.