Inventory Clerk

Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title : Inventory Clerk Location : Elmhurst, IL Hire Type : Contract to Hire Shift : 1st Compensation : $50-55K yrly Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan. Overview: Are you detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy being the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes? We’re looking for an Inventory Team Member who takes pride in accuracy, teamwork, and keeping a warehouse running like a well-oiled machine. This is a hands-on role in a clean, safe, and well-organized manufacturing environment where your work directly supports production and shipping operations every day. Job Duties: Pick parts accurately for production work orders Receive incoming materials and put parts away in assigned stock locations Manage overstock inventory using FIFO inventory methods Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently Package and prepare shipments for FedEx and UPS pickups Label, stage, and prepare finished products for shipment Load finished units onto trucks for outbound delivery Perform cycle counts and help maintain inventory accuracy Qualifications: Prior warehouse or inventory experience preferred Forklift experience is a plus — training and certification provided Strong attention to detail and follow-through Ability to communicate clearly with team members across departments Solid organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills Comfortable lifting up to 70 lbs Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Keywords: Sterling Engineering Inc., Palatine , Inventory Clerk, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Elmhurst, Illinois