Inventory Specialist

The role

The Inventory Specialist supports shop operations by managing the receipt, storage, kitting, and issuance of materials, parts, and hardware. This role ensures inventory accuracy, material traceability, and compliance with established procedures.

What you will do

• Receive, organize, and distribute raw materials, components, subassemblies, and hardware
• Store materials in designated bins, drawers, and racking systems
• Adhere to established material handling procedures
• Pick and assemble kits of required parts, materials, and hardware
• Inspect incoming materials against documentation to verify part numbers, quantities, revisions, and absence of damage
• Issue materials using approved documentation with required serialization, traceability, and lot verification
• Follow all applicable procedures, desk instructions, and standard operating guidelines
• Track shelf-life controlled items and ensure proper stock rotation
• Contribute to departmental and organizational performance metrics and objectives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and conduct cycle count activities

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of inventory control experience
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work in warehouse and production areas with routine lifting, carrying, and movement of materials
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Work involves standing and walking for extended periods
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes)

Nice to have

• 3+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
• Experience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Competitive Equity
• 100% Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401k option (the company does not currently offer matching)
• HSA/FSA plans
• $50 Monthly Connectivity Reimbursement
• $15 daily lunch stipend

About the company

Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation, creating a new category of personal water making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t.