Inventory Assistant
Reference Number: 414705
Posted: 10/13/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Business and Finance
Our client, a manufacturing and logistics operations team, is seeking an Inventory Assistant to join their team. As an Inventory Assistant, you will be part of the Materials & Warehouse Operations group supporting production and internal customers. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to resolve inventory discrepancies with confidence, which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Inventory Assistant
Location: Normandale, MN (Bloomington, MN area)
Pay Range: $25
Shift timings - This role operates on a rotating 12-hour day shift schedule:
• Week 1: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Week 2: Monday – Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Schedule repeats on an ongoing basis They would have to cover all assigned shifts and possible opportunities for OT covering additional shifts.
What's the Job?
- Manage day-to-day operations of the crib, loading bays, and storage areas to keep materials flowing smoothly.
- Coordinate activities with third-party logistics and warehouse service providers to support accurate, on-time material movement.
- Interface with internal customers to resolve material shortages, supply discrepancies, and machine downtime situations.
- Issue materials to production as required, ensuring accurate system transactions and traceability.
- Receive and inspect incoming goods for quality, quantity, and compliance with purchase order and safety requirements.
What's Needed?
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in inventory management and control, warehouse operations, forklift operation, customer service, and inventory systems.
- Ability to perform routine and ad-hoc cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
- Strong data integrity skills to maintain accurate inventory records in materials management systems and virtual crib platforms.
- Commitment to following client's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to support production readiness by keeping inventory accurate and materials available.
- Hands-on role working with internal customers, third-party logistics, and warehouse service providers.
- Clear focus on inventory control, traceability, and continuous improvement through discrepancy resolution.
- Rotating 12-hour night shift schedule with ongoing coverage needs.
- Weekly pay through the hiring process.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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