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Inventory Clerk (Contract)

Location WA - Spokane

Job Family Manufacturing

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Build the future, spark innovation, and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability, and equity crises through:

• Renewables and energy services

• Engineering and design

• Construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We're hiring an Inventory Clerk to support onsite manufacturing and warehouse operations at McKinstry in Spokane. This contract role plays a key role in keeping materials moving, organized, and ready to support production. The estimated duration is 6–12 months, with potential for extension.

If you enjoy hands-on work, staying active, and being part of a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receive, store, and move materials throughout the warehouse or manufacturing facility

• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for production or shipment

• Perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy

• Use barcode scanners and RF equipment to track materials

• Operate pallet jacks and hand trucks; support forklift operations as needed

• Follow FIFO (first in, first out) inventory practices

• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Support overall flow of materials across the facility

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED

• 0–2 years of warehouse, material handling, or similar experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Strong attention to detail and reliability

• Comfortable using basic technology (scanners, inventory systems, etc.)

Nice to have:

• Forklift certification or experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

• Familiarity with inventory processes or RF scanning

What to Expect

• Fully onsite role in Spokane

• Active work environment (walking, standing, lifting materials)

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs as needed

• Team-focused environment with an emphasis on safety and efficiency

• Opportunity to support large-scale manufacturing operations

This is an hourly contract role, with a pay range of $17.13 – $25.00 per hour depending on experience.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is _ _ contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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