Inventory Associate Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

The Inventory Associate accurately and efficiently handles materials to support both production and development operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role focuses on inventory control, material handling, and virtual transactions using proprietary software and ERP systems, while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and quality.

• Accurately and efficiently handle materials to support production and development activities.
• Use proprietary software and ERP systems to perform virtual material transactions and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Document system issues, process flaws, and operational inefficiencies and communicate them to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with quality control, purchasing, and other related departments to resolve inventory and material-related problems.
• Move materials between sites both physically and virtually, ensuring timely and correct transfers.
• Identify training needs within the team and assist in onboarding and training new hires and junior peers.
• Meet safety, productivity, and quality standards by following established best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Resolve individual work blockers independently and escalate issues when necessary to ensure workflow continuity.
• Learn and adapt to new processes and procedures as operations evolve.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and hand carts, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Contribute to the improvement of standard operating procedures, including safety protocols and material handling processes.
• Use Excel and other business software to track inventory, prepare documentation, and support reporting needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience using Excel in a business or operational environment.
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Hands-on material handling experience (at least 1 year), including moving, storing, and tracking materials.
• Ability to use proprietary software and ERP systems for virtual material transactions.
• Ability to carry and lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and nights, maintain at least 40 hours per week, and perform overtime as needed.
• Comfort working with business software tools, particularly Word documents and Excel.
• Eligibility to work under applicable export control laws and regulations (U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee).

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (preferred).
• Preferred experience with ERP software such as Oracle or Salesforce.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling and documenting inventory.
• Ability to identify process issues and contribute to continuous improvement of SOPs.
• Effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams such as quality control and purchasing.
• Comfort operating warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and hand carts.

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to hire, providing long-term stability for high-performing team members. You will work in a dynamic environment that values safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration across departments. The role allows you to build and deepen your experience with widely used business and ERP software, enhancing your career prospects in operations and logistics.

This position is based in a large warehouse facility in Kirkland, WA, operating primarily on an evening and night schedule. Standard work hours are 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, ten-hour shifts on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The environment is fast-paced and physically active, involving frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing movements such as pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching. Team members use material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and hand carts, and work extensively with computer-based tools, proprietary software, Excel, and ERP systems to manage inventory and transactions.

This is a Contract position based out of Kirkland, WA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Kirkland,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.