Inventory Specialist – Traverse City, MI & Northern Michigan
Job Title: Inventory Specialist
Location: Traverse City, MI (49686) – Serving Northern Michigan & Regional Routes
Pay Rate: $22.00 / hour ($33.00/hr Overtime) + Mileage Reimbursement | Paid Travel Time
Weekly Earnings: Average $800 – $920+ / week (Combining Audit + Paid Travel Time)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM Field Audit Kickoff | Guaranteed Weekends Off
Travel: Regional Route Travel ( Up to 3–4 Hour Radius ) | Paid Drive Time, Mileage Reimbursement & Passenger Carpooling Options
Why Join Quantum Services in Traverse City?
Looking for an active, hands-on career with $22.00/hr starting pay , predictable weekday hours, and a company that pays you for your time on the road ?
At Quantum Services, we conduct digitized inventory audits inside convenience stores and retail locations across Northern Michigan and surrounding regional routes ( travel radius up to 3–4 hours ). Whether you are leaving behind unpredictable retail schedules, dead-end food service shifts, or warehouse monotony, we provide a supportive team environment with 100% company-paid, hands-on training —no prior inventory experience required!
The Perks & Benefits
High-Earning Potential: $22.00/hour starting base rate for both in-store auditing AND travel time, plus $33.00/hour for overtime!
Travel Compensation: Hourly paid travel time, mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use, and daily passenger carpooling options along regional routes.
Company-Paid Lodging & Per Diem: Hotel accommodations and per diem expenses 100% covered by the company during occasional seasonal overnight routes (e.g., Mackinac area).
Work-Life Balance: Consistent Monday through Friday schedule— enjoy every weekend off!
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) Match, and Tuition Reimbursement.
What You’ll Do
As part of a close-knit 2–3 person team, you will travel along Northern Michigan routes to perform precise, digitized physical stock counts:
Digital Stock Audits: Scan and count inventory across sales floors, stockrooms, and walk-in coolers using easy-to-use handheld digital keypads.
Client Interaction: Reconcile stock numbers and review inventory reports with store managers upon audit completion.
Team Travel: Ride along with your team or drive along assigned regional routes.
Schedule & Travel Details
Workweek: Monday through Friday | Averages 36–42 hours per week.
Daily Kickoff: Field audits always kick off at 7:00 AM sharp (departure times vary depending on daily route distance, with all drive time fully paid at $22.00/hr ).
Regional Route Radius: Daily travel along regional routes serving Northern Michigan, extending up to a 3–4 hour radius from Traverse City (carpooling options available; paid hourly drive time + mileage reimbursement provided).
Seasonal Overnight Travel: Occasional seasonal route trips (such as the Mackinac region, totaling ~4 weeks per year) with 2–4 weeks' advance notice, 100% company-covered hotel, per diem, and prime overtime earning potential ($33.00/hr) .
Qualifications & Requirements
Driver & Screening Prerequisites: Valid Driver’s License, active personal auto insurance, reliable personal vehicle (for meeting team at local kickoff points/route travel), and ability to pass standard Background (BGC) and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks.
Physical Capability: Ability to stand, bend, stoop, climb short step-ladders, lift up to 25 lbs, and work briefly in walk-in coolers/freezers.
Reliability & Teamwork: Punctual for early morning team departures with a dependable, collaborative mindset.