Inventory Specialist - 2nd Shift

Inventory Specialist (Storeroom / On-Site Logistics) $19.00u2013$20.00/hr Kankakee area, IL Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire (Start with Kelly Services for 3u20136 months , with opportunity to be hired on permanently) Work Setting: Client-site based (on-site storeroom/logistics) Shift: 2:00 PM u2013 12:00 AM Start: ASAP (after required screenings are completed) This role is for someone who takes pride in doing inventory work the right wayu2014clean transactions, accurate counts, strong customer service, and steady follow-through. Youu2019ll support internal teams with parts and inventory needs, and youu2019ll be a frequent point of contactu2014so communication and professionalism matter just as much as accuracy. ? Job Details u2022 Pay: $19.00u2013$20.00/hr u2022 Location: Kankakee area, IL u2022 Shift: 2:00 PM u2013 12:00 AM u2022 Type: Non-Exempt Temp-to-Hire (3u20136 months through Kelly Services) u2022 Core Focus: Receiving, stocking, issuing, kitting, cycle counts, inventory accuracy, ERP/computer transactions, customer service u2022 Equipment: Stand-up forklift required (details verified during interview) ? What Youu2019ll Do u2022 Receive material: unpack, verify against packing slips/POs, and enter receiving/inventory transactions in the system u2022 Stock parts into proper locations; tag/repack and handle special requests as needed u2022 Issue materials to internal customers: pull, stage, and kit material as required u2022 Deliver stock items outside of the storeroom per request and/or Kanban signals u2022 Operate a stand-up forklift to put away, retrieve, stage, and move inventory safely u2022 Process returns (unused material), vendor returns, and ship-outs for repair per SOP u2022 Perform cycle counts and report discrepancies for resolution u2022 Maintain inventory accuracy by count and location; replace barcodes and process relocations in the ERP u2022 Verify on-hand inventory quantities to identify reorder needs and prevent stockouts u2022 Keep the storeroom organized and maintained to required standards (routine cleaning included) u2022 Provide professional, responsive customer service and escalate issues appropriately ? What Iu2019m Looking For (Apply Only If You Meet These) u2022 High School Diploma or GED (required) u2022 2+ years of experience in inventory control, shipping clerk, warehouse clerk, or storeroom/logistics support (required) u2022 6+ months of stand-up forklift experience (required) u2022 Strong verbal/written communication and customer-service mindset u2022 Basic computer proficiency (Windows/Microsoft Office + inventory/ERP systems) u2022 Detail-oriented and organized; able to follow SOPs and meet deadlines u2022 Comfortable in a fast-moving environment and able to stay calm under pressure ? Pre-Employment Requirements (Required) These must be completed before starting (typical completion time: 2u20137 business days ): u2022 NCRL (National Criminal Record Locator) background screening u2022 County criminal / felony history check (7 years) u2022 Social Security Number trace u2022 Professional reference check u2022 5-panel urine drug screen (THC included) ? How to Apply Apply with your updated resume showing 2+ years of inventory/shipping/warehouse clerk experience and at least 6+ months of stand-up forklift experience. 3 Quick Questions (PLEASE TEXTS ANSWERS AND YOUR NAME TO 847-729-2575): 1. How many years of inventory control/shipping clerk/warehouse clerk experience do you have? 2. How long have you operated a stand-up forklift , and what type (reach/order picker/other)? 3. What systems have you used (WMS/ERPu2014SAP, Oracle, or similar)? 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 ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Get a complete career fit with Kelly u00ae . Youu2019re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and weu2019re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, weu2019re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, itu2019s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. Itu2019s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. Itu2019s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your lifeu2014just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of Californiau2019s 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 Kellyu2019s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of Californiau2019s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Created: 2026-02-13