Part Time Inventory Field Technician

Curion•Redwood City, CA

18h•$19 - $20

About The Position

At Curion, We Connect Brands to People. Our expertise and passionate pursuit of insights enable our clients to make informed decisions that drive meaningful impact. Our vision? Advancing the way brands connect to people to build a better future. Our core values: Integrity, Resiliency, Accountability, Curiosity, and Collaboration. Job Summary The Inventory Technician for the Irving location is responsible for assessing, coding, documenting, and storing of all products to be used in any Curion test, including Central Location Tests (CLTs), Home Use Tests (HUTs), and Focus Groups. The Inventory Technician works directly with the Facility Leadership Team (Facility Director, Testing Operations Manager, Test Supervisors, Warehouse Manager) as well as procurement technicians and project managers to discuss, collaborate, and communicate about all test products. The Inventory Technician will also lead preparation of Home Use Test (HUT) project materials, to include necessary package and/or product labeling, to ensure successful setup of HUT placement fielding.

Requirements

Clear and professional verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and proactively, meeting necessary deadlines
Flexibility to adjust to last minute changes in schedule and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel
Strict attention to client confidentiality
Ability to analyze, understand, and/or calculate varying product serving amounts or package sizes
ServSafe certification required by the end of the first 30 days of employment
Ability to stand, lift, kneel, or walk for most of the shift
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Ability to enter details into spreadsheets with accuracy
Ability to operate a camera and upload images to a computer

Responsibilities

Unpack, assess, and process incoming product shipments from clients, offsite vendors, or other Curion facilities
Assess, review, and process products procured locally by Curion procurement technician
Perform product inspection to ensure quality and accuracy, confirming product received vs product expected
Take package photos & upload to i:drive for PM review, following Curion Product Photo SOP guidelines
Label and store products, working closely with the facility team to document storage location within facility
Complete inventory sheet (including all columns and relevant details), and notify PM in Asana that document is complete
Add UPC codes to RedJade testing program
Communicate in Asana with PMs and procurement techs, sharing updates, collaborating on product arrival status, and sharing concerns or feedback to proactively address potential roadblocks
Be proactive by reviewing Curion calendar and following tracking information to anticipate deliveries
Track cold storage space use in the facility and communicate potential space issues early to the facility team
Manage HUT prep by preparing packing materials and coding/blinding products, as required
Work closely with Facility Director, Testing Operations Manager, Test Supervisors, Procurement Techs, and PMs to manage inventory deadlines as stated in the Curion Inventory SOP
Other field tech/kitchen tasks as assigned by the Facility Leadership Team