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INVENTORY SPECIALIST

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

Posted: 05/15/2026 Industry: MANUFACTURING Job Number: 14834 Pay Rate: $18.00 - $28.00 PER HOUR

Job Description

A manufacturer of components and devices for military use is looking to hire an Inventory Specialist. The Inventory Specialist is responsible for supporting all stockroom, inventory control, and elastomer material preparation activities. This role ensures accurate receiving, storage, inventory management, and issuing of materials, including weighing and preparing elastomers and chemicals, while maintaining compliance with production requirements, quality standards, and safety procedures. Hours are 1st shift with OT potential on Saturdays. Salary depends on experience. $18.00 - $20.00 for entry-level, $21.00 - $23.00 for mid-level (must have forklift training), and up to $28.00 for very experienced. Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401(k).

Responsibilities:
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Unpack, label, and store materials in designated warehouse and stockroom locations.
- Determine appropriate storage locations and maintain efficient space utilization.
- Pick, kit, weigh, and prepare materials (including elastomers and chemicals) per job order specifications and routing.
- Perform accurate unit conversions and ratio calculations for material preparation.
- Issue materials to production and ensure timely delivery to internal departments.
- Process all ERP transactions (e.G., receipts, issues, transfers, lot traceability, and cycle counts).
- Maintain accurate inventory records and supporting documentation.
- Organize and maintain stockroom and elastomer cold room (approx. 50 F) in a clean, safe, and FOD-free condition.
- Perform daily cycle counts; investigate discrepancies and support corrective actions.
- Verify picked and issued materials for accuracy and completeness.
- Handle returns and support reverse logistics processes.
- Operate weighing scales, measuring devices, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Perform product quality spot checks as required.
- Support receiving and other warehouse operations as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas.
- Train and support team members as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and customer requirements.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 2 years of warehouse, stockroom, or inventory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (Made-2-Manage preferred).
- Basic math skills, including ability to perform unit conversions and ratio calculations.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- General knowledge of inventory control and material handling practices.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good judgment and decision-making ability.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Organized, reliable, and self-motivated.
- Ability to follow standardized work instructions consistently.
- Strong record-keeping and data entry skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Comfortable working in varying environments, including cold storage areas (~50 F) and manufacturing floor conditions (may be hot at times)
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Must be able to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, respirators, etc.).
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.

Meet Your Recruiter

Letty Silverio
Recruiter (Bilingual)

Letty is a career Light Industrial/Manufacturing/Warehousing staffing and recruiting expert, who brings large multi-national agency experience to our boutique environment.  Letty immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic at 19 years old and started her career in retail store management through Staples.  Eventually finding her calling in recruitment, working for multiple agencies allowing her to connect her passion for business building and helping people.  The stars aligned bringing Letty and RJ-Staffing together at a time and place when each were seeking the other.  For RJ-Staffing, a highly adept and capable bi-lingual recruitment force who possesses deep connections and knowledge of the Rockland/Bergen county job-seeker and business community.  For Letty, a firm that cares about quality over quantity and could put her skillset to use in an environment where she can truly thrive and work a higher caliber pool of openings.  When she is not making it look effortless to source some of the most difficult-to-find manufacturing/warehousing talent in the area, you can find her doing a DIY renovation project on her home with her husband, at a Volleyball tournament with her kids, running her side hustle cleaning company, or at a local gala to celebrate strong entrepreneurial woman in business.  Make sure to check out her book “Destinos valientes: Más que un sueño, una travesía” on Amazon!

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