Inventory Specialist
On-sitePalo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Maintain accurate inventory records and manage day-to-day shipping, receiving, and material handling for the manufacturing operation. Keep systems synchronized with physical stock across electronics, sensors, and balloon materials while performing cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and producing reports on stock levels and shrinkage. Receive inbound shipments by verifying contents against purchase orders, pick and kit components to support production schedules, and pack outbound orders using barcode scanners and material handling equipment. Track shipments, process returns, and ensure organized storage to meet quality and safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2–5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse, stockroom, or shipping/receiving, ideally in a manufacturing or hardware environment.
- Proven accuracy with inventory records and comfort reconciling physical counts against a system of record.
- Experience with inventory / ERP or order-management software; solid spreadsheet skills, basic math, and general computer literacy.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, reliability, and follow-through.
- Comfortable operating, or willing to be certified on, material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack).
- Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs; carry lighter loads regularly.
- Stand and walk for extended periods (up to a full shift), and bend, reach, climb, stoop, and grasp as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- Current forklift certification and/or OSHA safety training.
- Experience handling electronic components, sensors, or engineered materials, including ESD-safe handling.
- Familiarity with bills of materials (BOMs), kitting, lot/serial traceability, and supporting a production line.
- Experience with barcode / RF scanning systems and shipping platforms and carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx, USPS, freight).
- Interest in hardware, aerospace, climate, or weather technology is a plus.
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