Inventory Cycle Counter

Job Title

Cycle Counter

1st shift

Paying $18-21/hour depending on experience relevant to this role

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cycle Counter to support inventory accuracy within our manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records through cycle counting, discrepancy resolution, and cross-functional collaboration with materials, manufacturing, and purchasing teams. The Cycle Counter plays a critical role in minimizing line disruptions and ensuring compliance with company inventory policies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute cycle count plans in accordance with policy
• Perform regular cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies within the inventory database
• Research and identify root causes of inventory inaccuracies and trends
• Partner with materials, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to resolve inventory and accounts payable issues related to receipts
• Report inventory inaccuracies, adjustments, and trends to leadership
• Communicate performance metrics related to inventory accuracy and warehouse objectives
• Update and maintain cycle count reports and inventory metrics
• Collect and report data associated with critical production line disruptions
• Ensure departmental compliance with all established policies and procedures

Qualifications / Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Solid attendance and reliability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment
• Fully on-site position in Norwalk, Iowa
• Schedule: 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday through Friday
• Overtime required during busy seasons, including up to 50-hour work weeks and two Saturdays per month
• Work performed across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Facilities are not temperature controlled
• Steel-toed shoes required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwalk, Iowa.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Norwalk,Iowa.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.