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Inventory Specialist – 2nd Shift
Kanakee, IL, US
Office
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Temporary
20
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
Second Shift (Afternoon)
Kanakee, IL, US
20
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Temporary
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Office
High School or equivalent
Second Shift (Afternoon)
Job details
Inventory Specialist (Storeroom / On-Site Logistics)
$19.00–$20.00/hr | Kankakee area, IL
Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire (Start with Kelly Services for 3–6 months, with opportunity to be hired on permanently)
Work Setting: Client-site based (on-site storeroom/logistics)
Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Start: ASAP (after required screenings are completed)
This role is for someone who takes pride in doing inventory work the right way—clean transactions, accurate counts, strong customer service, and steady follow-through. You’ll support internal teams with parts and inventory needs, and you’ll be a frequent point of contact—so communication and professionalism matter just as much as accuracy.
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Job Details
• Pay: $19.00–$20.00/hr
• Location: Kankakee area, IL
• Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Type: Non-Exempt | Temp-to-Hire (3–6 months through Kelly Services)
• Core Focus: Receiving, stocking, issuing, kitting, cycle counts, inventory accuracy, ERP/computer transactions, customer service
• Equipment: Stand-up forklift required (details verified during interview)
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What You’ll Do
• Receive material: unpack, verify against packing slips/POs, and enter receiving/inventory transactions in the system
• Stock parts into proper locations; tag/repack and handle special requests as needed
• Issue materials to internal customers: pull, stage, and kit material as required
• Deliver stock items outside of the storeroom per request and/or Kanban signals
• Operate a stand-up forklift to put away, retrieve, stage, and move inventory safely
• Process returns (unused material), vendor returns, and ship-outs for repair per SOP
• Perform cycle counts and report discrepancies for resolution
• Maintain inventory accuracy by count and location; replace barcodes and process relocations in the ERP
• Verify on-hand inventory quantities to identify reorder needs and prevent stockouts
• Keep the storeroom organized and maintained to required standards (routine cleaning included)
• Provide professional, responsive customer service and escalate issues appropriately
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What I’m Looking For (Apply Only If You Meet These)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 2+ years of experience in inventory control, shipping clerk, warehouse clerk, or storeroom/logistics support (required)
• 6+ months of stand-up forklift experience (required)
• Strong verbal/written communication and customer-service mindset
• Basic computer proficiency (Windows/Microsoft Office + inventory/ERP systems)
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to follow SOPs and meet deadlines
• Comfortable in a fast-moving environment and able to stay calm under pressure
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Pre-Employment Requirements (Required)
These must be completed before starting (typical completion time: 2–7 business days):
• NCRL (National Criminal Record Locator) background screening
• County criminal / felony history check (7 years)
• Social Security Number trace
• Professional reference check
• 5-panel urine drug screen (THC included)
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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/ERP—SAP, Oracle, or similar)?
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