Inventory Specialist

Location: East Durham, New York

Shift: 3p-11:30p Thu-Fri & 7p-7a Sat-Sun

Salary: $24.00/hour

Job Summary:

The Inventory Specialist role provides on-site support in the logistics area of the storeroom. Responsibilities include receiving, stocking, issuing, maintaining inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and client interaction. The position focuses on serving client needs, locating and delivering stock items, using systems to track and verify inventory, and maintaining strong customer service.

Essential Functions:

• Follow site Safety and Security Procedures; perform tasks safely and report unsafe conditions to management.

• Provide high-level customer service to internal and external customers; report concerns to supervisor promptly.

• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and SOPs.

• Unpack, verify, and enter received materials into appropriate software systems.

• Issue materials to clients; handle pulling, staging, and kitting as required.

• Place received materials into storage; perform tagging, repacking, delivering, and special handling if necessary.

• Process returns for unused materials following SOP guidelines.

• Prepare materials for vendor returns or repairs per SOPs.

• Perform cycle counts and report stock discrepancies to management for resolution.

• Maintain inventory accuracy by count and location; manage barcode replacements and relocations in ERP system.

• Verify inventory quantities and identify reorder needs.

• Regularly clean and organize the storeroom.

• Support corporate initiatives and assist with special projects as assigned.

Education & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• Basic math skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain Forklift license

Experience & Requirements:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel; ability to learn new software systems

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills

• Ability to follow procedures and ensure accuracy

• Ability to analyze and resolve problems

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, and carrying/lifting up to 40 lbs. unassisted

• Occasional use of hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment for materials over 40 lbs.

• Daily reading, writing, and speaking in English

• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting for inventory handling

• Flexibility for shift changes and required overtime as needed

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.