Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift

Openwork • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Openwork is hiring an experienced Inventory Specialist for an established manufacturing company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This hands-on role supports warehouse and manufacturing operations by maintaining accurate inventory records, tracking materials, operating forklifts, and managing inventory documentation using an MRP system. The position is full-time and contract-to-hire, with a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule starting at 6:00 AM and ending at 4:30 PM or later as needed. Overtime may be required based on production demands. Pay is $18.50–$19.50 per hour, with weekly pay.

The role requires at least two years of inventory or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment, hands-on MRP system experience, current forklift certification, and forklift operating experience. Candidates must be able to communicate and understand English and work until at least 4:30 PM daily. Work takes place in a manufacturing and warehouse environment and involves regular forklift operation, material handling, frequent standing, walking and bending, lifting and moving materials, computer work, and inventory documentation. Required PPE and forklift safety procedures must be followed. Benefits are available upon permanent hire.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of inventory or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on MRP system experience.
• Current forklift certification.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Ability to communicate and understand English.
• Experience with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and material handling.
• Basic computer skills and inventory data-entry experience.
• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Availability to work until at least 4:30 PM daily.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and track materials.
• Enter and update inventory information using an MRP system.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and audits.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Receive, label, organize, and store manufacturing materials.
• Operate forklifts to move, stage, and organize materials.
• Track inventory movement between warehouse and production areas.
• Verify material quantities and inventory documentation.
• Coordinate with warehouse, receiving, shipping, and production teams.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage areas.
• Follow inventory control procedures and workplace safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance upon permanent hire.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) upon permanent hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan upon permanent hire.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) upon permanent hire.
• Paid holidays upon permanent hire.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) upon permanent hire.
• Weekly pay.
• Long-term employment potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed