Inventory Associate

Position in Hastings, NE

At a Glance

• Posted: Recently.
• Company: Walgreens
• Based in: Hastings, NE (our main Hastings branch)
• Career Level: Trainee.
• Job Title: Inventory Associate (Gig/Contract)
• This Hastings-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Walgreens team in Hastings, NE is growing.
• Benefit from working in Hastings, a key hub for the Retail Pharmacy industry.

What You Get

• Salary: $17-$20/Hour (approx. $40.1k/Year)
• Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
• Join our Hastings team for this flexible role.

Core Focus

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Hastings location.

Ensure Health and Wellness Accessibility

About Walgreens

As a leading neighborhood pharmacy and retailer, Walgreens is committed to championing the health and well-being of every community in America. The Inventory Associate is the organizational anchor of our front-end and pharmacy support operations. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Walgreens, you are joining a dedicated team defined by precision, care, and logistical excellence.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking detail-oriented, highly analytical individuals to join our retail inventory team. As an Inventory Associate, you will be trained to master our inventory management software, ensuring that essential health products, cosmetics, and convenience items are always in stock. You will serve as the backbone of our supply chain, delivering the signature reliability that sets Walgreens apart in the pharmacy retail industry. This is an engaging role perfect for those who love organization, data accuracy, and hands-on work.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Cycle Counting: Utilize handheld smart scanners to perform daily and weekly cycle counts, ensuring the systemic inventory matches the physical products on the shelf.
• Freight Intake: Process weekly vendor deliveries, verifying packing slips against actual received merchandise and identifying shortages or overages immediately.
• Backroom Organization: Keep the stockroom perfectly organized, utilizing strategic binning methods to ensure overstock can be found quickly.
• Outdate Management: Conduct rigorous expiration date audits across all consumable and over-the-counter medication categories, removing expired goods to ensure customer safety.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your organizational skills are rewarded with an excellent benefits package:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $15.50 to $18.00 per hour.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways to Pharmacy Technician training or Shift Lead roles.
• Exclusive Discounts: Generous employee discount on Walgreens brand wellness products, cosmetics, and everyday essentials.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; no prior inventory or retail experience required as full training is provided.
• Must possess an incredibly sharp eye for detail and the ability to operate digital scanning technology.
• Ability to walk, bend, climb step stools, and safely lift up to 40 pounds regularly.