Inventory Associate

Quantum Services•Columbia, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Associate conducts physical inventory audits at gas stations and convenience stores. The role involves traveling with a team to one to three store locations daily within a three-hour radius of Columbia, Missouri. Carpooling is provided, and paid travel time is included in the average 36–42-hour work week. Store audits typically begin at 7:00 AM, although departures may be as early as 3:00–4:00 AM depending on the distance to the first location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off except for approximately four occasional overnight weekend stays per year. Paid hands-on training is provided from Day 1, and no prior experience is needed.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and reliable personal transportation; driving and carpooling rotation are required.
Ability to pass 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 cold environments such as coolers and freezers.
Ability to work early starts and in hands-on, active roles.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, warehouse and stocking, merchandising, delivery and route work, food service, general labor, or customer service; these backgrounds are not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical inventory counts inside gas stations and convenience stores using a 10-key counting device.
Work across sales floors, stockrooms, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
Identify inventory variances, reconcile discrepancies, and submit accurate daily audit reports to store managers.
Travel and carpool with the team to one to three store locations daily across the region.