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Field Fastener

Global fastener inventory management and logistics

Vendor Managed Inventory Representative

Full-Time
$18 - $20/hr+ Quarterly bonuses
Mid
Machesney Park, IL, USA
In PersonMust live within a reasonable commute of the site location.
Warehouse & FulfillmentInventory Control & Cycle Counting

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • A polite and professional manner is required.
  • A demonstrated commitment to the company's Core Values, Fieldamentals, and Mission Statement is required.
  • A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a customer service and/or warehouse role with customer interaction is required.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, team-based environment is required.
  • The ability and motivation to work successfully with limited direct supervision is required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers, including addressing conflicts and concerns to achieve desired results, is required.
  • The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly is required.
  • A valid driver's license or ability to be transported to customer locations as needed is required.
  • The ability to work extra hours as needed is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a primary customer contact by staging and delivering product within the customer’s facility, managing inventory levels, creating orders, and building positive customer relationships.
  • Lift, carry, bend, and reach repeatedly while handling cartons of product weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Work with the customer and company to resolve quality and delivery issues.
  • Seek additional opportunities at customer locations to grow existing business.
  • Maintain a clean and organized space for racks and bins and keep labels clean.
  • Participate actively in company training programs to grow or enhance product knowledge, system efficiency, and customer engagement skills.
  • Work with the customer’s in-house representatives and company account managers to ensure the system meets customer and company expectations.
  • Use a portable scanning device to collect inventory data at client locations and report it to the company.
  • Interact with various customer departments and personnel within customer businesses and the company.
  • Participate in continual development and improvement of inventory management systems.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures at company and customer locations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fastener knowledge is preferred.
  • Industrial distribution, warehouse, or customer service experience is preferred.
  • Experience with Prophet 21 is preferred.

About the company

Field Fastener is a global provider of inventory management and supply chain solutions for fasteners and other Class C items. Its services include technical support, inventory management programs, and logistics, all designed to lower total procurement costs while improving material availability. The company operates as a full-service, single-source partner with a worldwide network, leveraging its systems, team expertise, and supplier relationships to deliver ongoing cost reductions and reliable supply. Field differentiates itself through its technical competence, global reach, and focus on reducing non-value-added costs, rather than just supplying parts. The company's goal is to help customers achieve steady cost reductions and high availability by managing fasteners and C commodities efficiently across North America and globally.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Machesney Park, Illinois

Founded

1976

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Field opened Batesville and Phoenix sites on February 21, 2025, expanding southern and southwestern reach.
  • Field merged with HRS Logistics in January 2026, broadening products, services, and geography.
  • Field announced Fastening Solutions acquisition in November 2025, adding over 30 suppliers.

What critics are saying

  • Fasteners distribution remains fragmented; Würth, AFC, and Martin Supply pressure pricing relentlessly.
  • Field reports no public revenue since 2023, limiting visibility into margin durability.
  • A supplier concentration shock or integration failure can cripple service levels and customer retention.

What makes Field Fastener unique

  • Field's VMI and engineering services span 13 sites worldwide after February 2025 expansion.
  • Cascade Nut and Bolt added Pacific Northwest structural-steel fastening expertise in September 2024.
  • Melissa Patel's 2026 NFDA presidency signals deep industry influence and supplier access.

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MDM
Feb 25th, 2025
Field Fastener Expands to Arkansas, Arizona

Fasteners distributor Field Fastener strengthened its network with the opening of two new facilities in Batesville, AR and Phoenix, AZ.