Inventory Specialist

Job Description

The Western Digital System Integration Test (SIT) Lab is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to manage Hard Disk Drive (HDD) inventory and oversee shipping and receiving operations. This role will collaborate closely with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate tracking, dispersal, collection, and movement of HDDs. The Inventory Specialist will also provide work direction to contractors supporting the team.

• Receive, unload, and store Lab materials.
• Transport pallets or boxes of HDDs to designated storage areas.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of materials.
• Retrieve and deliver materials to test areas as needed.
• Scan HDDs, boxes or pallets into SIT inventory system.
• Perform kitting of hard drives for use in storage systems.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately.

• Maintain accurate records of material movements.
• Provide regular reports on inventory levels and material receipts.
• Assist in inventory audits as required.

• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (required).
• Basic arithmetic skills for verifying product quantities.
• Experience using pallet jacks or hand trucks (beneficial).
• Experience using hand tools or powered screwdrivers (beneficial).

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A formal college degree is not required for this role.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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Entry level

Full-time

Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the Final date to receive applications will 10/23/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the Final date to receive applications. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the Final date to receive applications, we will update this posting with a new anticipated Final date to receive applications.