Location: Leeds, AL
Pay: $18.94/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Contract: 119-Day Temporary Project
Lunch: 30 minutes, plus two 10-minute breaks
Overtime: Must be authorized in advance

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Temporary Special Project Associate to support inventory, materials, receiving, and continuous improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.

This position will assist with physical inventory counts, material verification, data collection, warehouse organization, labeling, and other special projects. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, comfortable working independently, and able to accurately follow instructions while managing multiple priorities.

This is a temporary, project-based position intended to support special inventory, materials, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work assignments and project durations may vary based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Count, verify, and reconcile material quantities in designated locations.
• Assist with material audits, inventory validation, and warehouse organization projects.
• Operate forklifts and other powered material-handling equipment safely, when trained and authorized.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, blueprints, prints, and basic technical documents.
• Use tape measures and other measuring devices to accurately verify materials.
• Use small and large scales to weigh materials and accurately record results.
• Create and place labels in designated material locations.
• Collect, organize, and maintain project data using Microsoft Excel.
• Create and update spreadsheets to support inventory accuracy and project reporting.
• Document findings and communicate project progress to leadership.
• Follow all established safety procedures and company policies.
• Work independently while managing priorities and meeting project deadlines.
• Perform other special project assignments as directed by management.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to accurately count, verify, and document inventory.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry and spreadsheet management.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, prints, or schematics.
• Ability to use a tape measure and accurately read measurements.
• Ability to safely operate motorized material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, inventory control, receiving, or materials experience.
• Forklift or other powered industrial equipment experience.
• Previous experience conducting inventory or cycle counts.
• Familiarity with ERP, inventory management, or warehouse management systems.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.