# Inventory Specialist (temp to hire)

> Uster · Knoxville, United States · Temporary · Posted 2026-09-21

**Salary:** From USD 49,920

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Shift Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

-   Successfully performs all shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks and associated ERP transactions; supports supply chain projects as requested.

-   Performs ERP system transactions related to receiving, inventory movements, material issues, transfers, and goods receipts; using all available equipment including handheld scanners.
-   Receives incoming materials and verify quantities, condition, and documentation against purchase orders and packing slips.
-   Puts away all goods receipts into designated inventory locations in a timely and accurate manner.
-   Pulls, kits, and stages materials for Shop Orders, Spare Parts orders, customer orders, production requirements, and stockroom order-picking activities.
-   Owns replenishment of shop floor materials ensuring production runs uninterrupted.
-   Crates instruments and packages spare parts and other products such as engineering samples; accurately completes all associated check sheets.
-   Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently; performs all required pre-operation inspections of hoist and powered industrial trucks.
-   Performs scheduled and ad hoc cycle counts and investigates inventory discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
-   Maintains inventory integrity through accurate transaction processing, adherence to inventory control procedures, and keeping inventory secure.
-   Stocks materials in designated locations and ensure proper identification and organization of inventory.
-   Tracks and verifies inventory counts of received materials and reports discrepancies as required.
-   Verifies return authorizations from Purchasing and prepares materials for return to vendors.
-   Initiates actions to ensure a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and stockroom environment.
-   Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives related to shipping & receiving, inventory control, and shipping.
-   Performs other duties as assigned

## Requirements

-   High school diploma or GED.
-   Valid driver's license required.
-   Able to lift and carry up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
-   Ability to work independently to achieve targets and ensure accuracy of ones own work.
-   Proficient using ERP and peripheral devices to perform inventory and shipping transactions inventory transactions.
-   Experienced troubleshooting inventory or transaction discrepancies; including exporting and evaluating reports to Excel.
-   Strong understanding of inventory control practices, material handling procedures, and warehouse operations.
-   Able to operate and maintain qualifications on necessary equipment including powered industrial trucks and hoist.
-   Requires extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting for up to 10 hours per day, standard 40 hour work week (Occasional overtime per business needs).
-   Comfortable in adjusting work assignments, tasks, or areas to meet evolving customer service needs.

## Benefits

-   401(k)
-   401(k) matching
-   Dental insurance
-   Disability insurance
-   Employee assistance program
-   Flexible spending account
-   Health insurance
-   Health savings account
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off
-   Tuition reimbursement
-   Vision insurance

## Apply

[Apply at Uster](https://apply.workable.com/uster/j/6EE55F7CE0/apply)

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