Inventory Control Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description

The Inventory Control Specialist oversees all parts and supplies for coach cars and locomotives, ensuring accurate tracking, proper storage, and compliant handling of inventory in a warehouse environment. This role maintains strict adherence to corporate policies, health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations while working closely with shop staff and project accounting to support day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory control for all coach car and locomotive parts and supplies, ensuring accuracy and availability.
• Oversee inventory control of all supplies required for employees and contractors in their day-to-day activities.
• Ensure proper storage, organization, and labeling of all inventory to maintain safety and accessibility.
• Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing inventory, including receipts, issues, and transfers.
• Collaborate with laborers to maintain shop inventory at optimal levels and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Work effectively with all shop employees to ensure inventory is handled, used, and controlled in accordance with established procedures.
• Support the implementation and use of a computer-based inventory control program and contribute to process improvements.
• Work closely with the Project Accountant to ensure inventory costs are accurately recorded and expensed to the appropriate client and/or project.
• Adhere to corporate policies, office procedures, and established health and safety protocols, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned, which may include basic mechanical tasks in support of shop operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience with inventory control and inventory management in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of inventory, including shipping and receiving documentation.
• Strong quality control mindset and attention to detail in tracking parts, supplies, and materials.
• Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with laborers, shop employees, and accounting staff.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple inventory categories and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and use a computer-based inventory control program.
• Understanding of health and safety practices and willingness to comply with established protocols and regulations.
• Valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills).
• Positive work history and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with operating forklifts is a plus and willingness to participate in required training.
• Familiarity with overhead crane systems is a plus and willingness to participate in required training.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Exposure to construction or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA 30 standards is beneficial.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform related mechanical tasks when required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a safety-focused organization that values accurate work, teamwork, and reliability. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with operations and accounting, build practical skills in inventory management, and gain exposure to industrial equipment and systems. Flexible scheduling and overtime opportunities provide additional earning potential and the chance to take on more responsibility as you grow in the position.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment that supports coach car and locomotive operations. You will work around industrial equipment and shop activities, handling parts, supplies, and materials in a setting that requires adherence to health and safety protocols. The position may involve standing, walking, and moving inventory throughout the day, as well as working flexible hours and overtime to meet operational needs. You will use computer-based inventory systems, interact regularly with shop staff and accounting, and may be trained to operate forklifts and overhead crane systems as part of daily operations.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.