Inventory Associate

Quantum Services•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Associate conducts physical stock counts and inventory control audits at retail convenience stores and gas stations. The work is performed at 1–3 locations per day along an established regional route, with daily team travel and carpooling to client stores. Paid travel time is included. The full-time position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and pays $19.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with weekends off; occasional Saturday shifts may be required depending on division workload. Scheduled work averages 36–42 hours per week, with hours varying by region and overtime opportunities during peak auditing periods. Store audits typically begin on-site between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Depending on travel distance, departures may be as early as 3:30 AM–4:30 AM. Work typically ends between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM after the audit is complete. No prior experience is required; paid, hands-on training is provided from Day 1. The role requires daily regional travel within a 2–3 hour radius of the division’s central zip code, using a personal reliable vehicle suitable for team travel and carpooling rotations. Rideshare services cannot fulfill the vehicle requirement. The position also requires physical stamina for standing, bending, squatting, using short step-ladders, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working in cool environments such as walk-in coolers.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and ownership of a personal, reliable vehicle suitable for daily team travel and carpooling rotations; rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft cannot be used to meet this requirement.
Ability to complete background and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.
Physical stamina to stand, bend, squat, use short step-ladders, lift up to 25 pounds, and work in cool environments such as walk-in coolers.
Ability to travel daily to regional client locations; travel may be within a 2–3 hour radius of the division’s central zip code.
Early-riser availability for work that may require departures as early as 3:30 AM–4:30 AM.
No previous experience is required; paid hands-on training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Background in retail stocking, inventory control, field auditing, asset protection, merchandising, route delivery, general labor, or customer service (not required).

Responsibilities

Perform accurate physical stock counts and inventory control audits inside convenience stores and gas stations using handheld counting equipment.
Count stock on sales floors, in stockrooms, and in walk-in coolers and freezers.
Identify inventory variances, reconcile discrepancies, and provide clear daily audit reports to store managers.
Travel and carpool daily with the regional team to client store locations.