Full-Time

Inventory Control Clerk

Updated on 9/8/2026

Trust Automation

Trust Automation

Motion control and power management systems maker

Compensation Overview

$24.90 - $29/hr

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Warehouse & Fulfillment (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping are required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adapting to frequent changes is required.
  • Proficiency in inventory management software or systems is required.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to perform calculations using computer programs are required.
  • Good communication skills are required for coordinating with other departments and vendors.
  • Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand or walk for long periods is required.
  • Flexibility to work occasional overtime or weekends is required.
  • Ability to hear and speak to exchange information in person, by telephone, or virtually is required.
  • Manual dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator or assemble and manufacture intricate items.
  • Ability to see and read a variety of materials is required.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods is required.
  • Physical agility to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height is required; items over 50 pounds must be moved by two or more people or with a lifting device.
  • Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects is required.
  • If asked to drive for company purposes, employees must possess a valid California driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Employees may participate in identity verification to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from their personal credit profile or other information.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct daily inventory checks and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and update inventory management software or systems.
  • Monitor inventory levels and request replenishment as necessary.
  • Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and make recommendations for disposal or clearance.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure the timely receipt and delivery of goods.
  • Conduct physical inventory counts and audits to ensure inventory levels are accurate.
  • Identify and resolve inventory-related issues or discrepancies before they become problems.
  • Ensure inventory storage areas are clean, organized, and secure.
Desired Qualifications
  • Forklift experience is preferred.
  • Prior experience in inventory management is preferred.

Trust Automation designs and manufactures motors, motor drives, motion control, and power management systems for demanding industrial and defense applications, using a systems-engineering approach that integrates each component within its broader context. Its products span motion and motor control solutions, power management systems, and complex electromechanical assemblies, built through tightly integrated design and manufacturing under one roof. The company serves four primary sectors: defense systems, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS), semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial automation. What sets Trust Automation apart is this single-source model, which reduces supply-chain complexity and speeds time-to-market, backed by AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 certification, ITAR registration, and Woman-Owned Small Business status. The goal is to solve complex motion, motor control, and power management problems with technical excellence.

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Headquarters

San Luis Obispo, California

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Trust Automation posted open roles on September 4, 2026, signaling continued hiring.
  • Workforce jumped from 35 to about 170 by February 2026, with 70 more planned.
  • The REACH apprenticeship program and Wish for Wheels event strengthen local recruiting and reputation.

What critics are saying

  • Juan Flores v. Trust Automation alleges California wage-and-hour violations from 2024.
  • PAGA tracker shows 40 impacted employees and settlement pending as of November 2025.
  • Defense concentration is extreme; losing the Air Force IDIQ would crush 2026 growth.

What makes Trust Automation unique

  • Trust Automation won $490 million Air Force C-UAS work through August 2030.
  • Its SUADS and GAT jammer combine fixed-site defense and warfighter-mounted counter-drone capability.
  • The company spans motion control, power management, and defense electronics from San Luis Obispo.

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Company News

KSBY
Mar 19th, 2026
San Luis Obispo engineering company partners with Wish for Wheels to build bikes for local kids.

San Luis Obispo engineering company partners with Wish for Wheels to build bikes for local kids. Posted 5:34 PM, Mar 18, 2026 and last updated 7:13 PM, Mar 18, 2026 Trust Automation in San Luis Obispo partnered with Wish for Wheels to build and distribute 54 bikes to local children. On Wednesday morning, Trust Automation employees assembled all of the bikes. The bikes, along with helmets, were then distributed to kids at Hawthorne Elementary. Wish for Wheels has organized many similar events to fulfill its mission of providing 2nd graders in Title I schools across the nation with bicycles. Team Lead at Wish for Wheels, Jerry Farmer, said, "A bike can be the one thing that changes kids' trajectory in life, gets them in school more, gets them riding bikes with friends more, developing friendships and starting a healthy lifestyle." Together with Trust Automation, they were able to highlight the power of teamwork and giving back to the community Trust Automation is a locally owned and operated engineering company in San Luis Obispo. The founders, Ty and Trudie Safreno, are known for their philanthropy in the community.

Robotics Tomorrow
Oct 13th, 2025
Trust Automation to Showcase Counter-UAS Solutions at AUSA Annual Meeting

Trust Automation to showcase counter-uas solutions at AUSA Annual Meeting. At the core of Trust's C-UAS offering is the Government collaborated Small-Unmanned Air Defense System (SUADS), which provides both fixed-site protection - such as Air Force base defense operations - and rapidly deployable defense for key assets and units in combat zones. Trust Automation Inc., a leader in motion control, power management and electronic systems for defense and commercial applications, will showcase its advanced counter unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, October 13-15, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. At the core of Trust's C-UAS offering is the Government collaborated Small-Unmanned Air Defense System (SUADS), which provides both fixed-site protection - such as Air Force base defense operations - and rapidly deployable defense for key assets and units in combat zones. SUADS delivers layered, adaptable protection designed to detect, track and defeat Group 1, 2 and 2+ UAS threats through scalable, modular, upgradable architecture. Complementing SUADS is Trust's weapons-mountable GAT(TM) UAS Jammer, which empowers individual warfighters to directly counter local hostile UAS activity across C2 and GNSS bands. Combined with Trust's broader suite of radio frequency countermeasures, these solutions provide military forces with flexible, mission-tailored options to neutralize evolving aerial threats. Trust invites defense professionals, military leaders and industry partners to visit Booth 1939 at AUSA 2025 to explore its C-UAS technologies and discuss mission-specific requirements. With more than 40,000 attendees and representation from over 90 countries, the event is an ideal venue to discover how Trust is advancing the defense against unmanned threats.

REACH Central Coast
May 20th, 2025
Industry steps up to build next-gen workforce

Trust Automation, a longtime REACH supporter and leader in precision manufacturing, is partnering with the San Luis Coastal Education Foundation and school district to launch a new student apprenticeship program.