Description:
Inventory Specialist – Puyallup, WA- Location: Puyallup, WA
- Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour
- Status: Full-Time, Year-Round
- Schedule: Day Shift | 9:00 AM –5:00PM (OT and weekends as needed)
- Union: Non-Union
- Pay Frequency: Paid Weekly
- Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and 401k
About UsAt Honey Bucket, a division of Northwest Cascade, we’re more than just a sanitation company, we’re a team dedicated to innovation, reliability, and excellence. With over 750 employees across seven states, we are the leading provider of portable restrooms, hand-washing stations, fencing, and storage solutions in the western region and Texas.
Day in the Life:As an Inventory Specialist, you’ll play a critical support role for our mechanics and shop operations. Partner closely with Accounting, Fleet Maintenance, and Vendors to pull, analyze, and interpret inventory and usage reports; help develop, implement, and enforce parts processes including stocking strategy, min/max levels, and data-driven purchasing decisions. Ideal for a detail-oriented, data-driven professional who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and continuous process improvement, not just transactional work.
Key Responsibilities- Receive, stock, and organize parts, materials, and shop supplies
- Ability to clearly and professionally communicate with vendors
- Maintain accurate inventory counts using inventory management systems
- Issue parts and materials to mechanics and document usage
- Coordinate cores, credits, parts ordering, returns, and warranty tracking
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers regarding availability and lead times
- Keep the parts room, storage areas, and shop spaces clean and organized
- Assist mechanics by locating parts, kits, and tools efficiently
- Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify restocking needs
- Follow all NWC safety policies and applicable regulations
- Perform additional shop or inventory-related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Who We’re Looking For- The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment. Experience supporting maintenance or fleet operations is a plus, but we’re willing to train the right candidate.
- Qualifications:
- Prior inventory, warehouse, parts, or shop support experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with automotive or diesel parts is a plus
- Experience with Business Central or equivalent accounting software (inventory systems, email, data entry)
- Ability to lift, carry, and move parts and supplies (up to 50 lbs)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable attendance and ability to work swing shift hours
What We Offer- Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
- Retirement: 401k with company match
- Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays
- Growth: On-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
- Extras: Annual performance bonuses
Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Northwest Cascade, home of Honey Bucket, opportunities are equal for all people through hard work and achievement. We believe diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger workforce and deliver better results for our customers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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