Special Project - Inventory Associate - Entry Level

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Potential Path to Regular Part-Time Employment

Company: Valley Inventory Service
Job Type: Part-Time Opportunity
Work Location: Various customer job sites throughout the Bay Area and surrounding regions
Training Location: 1180 Horizon Drive, Suite B, Fairfield, CA 94533
Pay: $16.90–$18.50 per hour, depending on experience, assignment, and work location. Employees will be paid no less than the applicable state or local minimum wage where work is performed.

About the Opportunity

Valley Inventory Service is building a Special Project team of Inventory Associates to support our growing inventory operations. This position is a good fit for individuals looking for flexible work, supplemental income, paid training, or an opportunity to prove themselves and potentially move into a regular part-time role.

As a Special Project Inventory Associate, you may be offered work when additional staffing is needed due to employee absences, large inventory projects, special assignments, or increased customer demand. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary from week to week based on business needs.

Team members who demonstrate strong attendance, professionalism, reliability, accuracy, and performance may receive priority consideration for future assignments and may have the opportunity to transition into a regular part-time position as and when openings become available.

About Valley Inventory Service

Serving the community since 1970, Valley Inventory Service specializes in inventory audits for liquor stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, warehouses, hardware stores, and other retail businesses throughout California and neighboring states.

What You’ll Do

• Count and audit inventory at customer locations
• Travel to assigned store, warehouse, or retail locations
• Accurately count merchandise using inventory equipment and company procedures
• Work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Assist team leaders with completing inventory projects on schedule
• Follow company safety, attendance, and professionalism standards
• Represent Valley Inventory Service professionally at customer locations

What to Expect

• This is a need basis Special Project positions.
• Hours are not guaranteed
• Work opportunities will vary based on business needs
• Some weeks may have multiple assignments, while other weeks may have few or none
• Employees may accept or decline offered assignments unless they have already accepted a scheduled shift.
• Once an assignment is accepted, reliable attendance and on-time arrival are expected
• Opportunities for advancement into regular part-time positions may become available based on business needs, attendance, reliability, and performanc

Employment Eligibility Verification

If selected for hire, candidates must complete employment eligibility verification through the Form I-9 process. Employees may present any acceptable documents of their choice from the official Form I-9 Lists of Acceptable Documents.

Please Note

This is a Special project position. Hours are based on business demand and staffing needs and are not guaranteed.

Please do not call the office regarding application status. Due to application volume, we are unable to provide hiring updates by phone. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Valley Inventory Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and will engage in the interactive process as required by law. Applicants who need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at [insert HR email/phone].

Fair Chance Hiring

Valley Inventory Service will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local laws.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities, schedules, locations, and assignments may change based on business needs and applicable law.

Employment with Valley Inventory Service is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or a written agreement signed by an authorized company representative.

Job Type: Part-time

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and reach for extended periods
• Climb ladders when needed
• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Work typical shifts of 6–8 hours, with some assignments varying based on customer needs
• Work in retail, warehouse, convenience store, grocery, and similar inventory environments

What We’re Looking For

• At least 18 years of age
• Strong work ethic and dependability
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work
• Basic math and counting skills
• Professional attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Reliable transportation is preferred
• Valid driver’s license is preferred for certain assignments, but not required for all positions

Transportation

Reliable transportation is preferred because job locations may change regularly. Employees may report directly to assigned customer job sites and are not required to report to the Fairfield office before each shift.

Transportation assistance may be available for some local hires when needed. Valley Inventory Service maintains company vehicles that may be used for transportation to certain job sites. Travel time will be paid when required by applicable law, including required travel between job sites or required company-controlled travel.

Training

Paid training is provided.

Training Location:
1180 Horizon Drive, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533

Training dates and times will be scheduled with selected applicants.

Pay, Breaks, and Benefits

• Paid training
• Paid sick leave in accordance with California law
• Meal and rest breaks provided in accordance with California law
• Opportunity to gain inventory auditing experience
• Flexible, on-call work opportunities
• Opportunity to travel to different locations and job sites
• Promote-from-within company culture
• Potential transition into a regular part-time position based on business needs, performance, attendance, and reliability