Inventory Control

Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description

The Inventory Control Specialist maintains accurate inventory levels across a large warehouse environment. This role performs daily cycle counts, investigates and resolves discrepancies, processes inventory adjustments, and supports continuous improvement of inventory processes. You monitor key warehouse activities such as receiving, putaway, picking, and transfers to ensure accuracy and efficiency, while helping maintain clear bin locations and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts on pick faces, bulk locations, and reserve storage to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, conduct root cause analysis, and document findings clearly.
• Process inventory adjustments with complete and accurate documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor receiving, putaway, picking, and transfer activities to verify accuracy and compliance with inventory standards.
• Ensure all bin locations are properly set up, labeled, and maintained for easy identification and access.
• Validate empty and zeroed locations regularly to prevent stock misplacement and data errors.
• Identify process gaps in inventory and warehouse operations and recommend improvements.
• Support updates to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use RF scanners and assigned scanner numbers to accurately pick and process orders.
• Handle picking and packing tasks as needed to support production and general warehouse operations.
• Operate or work around forklifts safely as part of daily warehouse activities.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to document work, report issues, and coordinate with team members.
• Maintain attention to detail at all times to ensure accurate counts, correct labeling, and precise order picking.

Essential Skills

• Experience with inventory control in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proficiency in performing cycle counts and verifying inventory in pick faces, bulk locations, and reserve storage.
• Ability to investigate inventory discrepancies and perform basic root cause analysis.
• Experience processing inventory adjustments with proper documentation.
• Familiarity with warehouse processes including receiving, putaway, picking, transfers, and packing.
• Ability to use RF scanners to pick orders and record inventory movements accurately.
• Capability to work safely around forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate counts, correct labeling, and error-free documentation.
• Ability to read and write clearly to communicate work activities and complete written records.
• Comfort working in general labor and production tasks within a warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with picking and packing operations in a high-volume warehouse.
• Experience in general labor or production roles in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify process gaps and contribute ideas for operational improvements.
• Comfort supporting updates to standard operating procedures and continuous improvement efforts.
• Capability to work effectively in a large, climate-controlled warehouse setting.
• Monolingual candidates are welcome, provided they can read and write to complete job tasks.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that offers clear opportunities for advancement, as demonstrated by leaders who began as temporary employees and grew into hiring roles. You gain access to exclusive discounts and early access offers, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, health, and vision coverage. The culture values hard work, reliability, and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where your contributions to inventory accuracy and operational efficiency are recognized.

Work Environment

You work in a large, climate-controlled warehouse where forklifts and other material-handling equipment operate regularly. The role involves standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility to perform cycle counts, picking, packing, and general inventory tasks. You use RF scanners and other standard warehouse tools to complete your work. The dress code requires close-toed shoes and appropriate work attire; pajamas, crocs, and slippers are not permitted. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and accuracy while maintaining comfortable working conditions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Thousand Oaks, CA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Thousand Oaks, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Thousand Oaks,CA.

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.