VMI Inventory Technician
About The Position
The Opportunity: In this role, you will report to the Site Services Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel – and our customers – to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Hourly Rate: $25 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 1 pm Location: Santa Clara, CA Benefits: Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1) Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and company-paid holidays, Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount, Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance, Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products. How you will thrive and create an impact: Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- 1+ years of prior work experience required, experience in material handling
- Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to work in controlled environments and follow strict compliance procedures.
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
- Reliability and strong work ethic.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
- Clear communication and customer service orientation.
- Problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer experience in a warehouse environment, including use of powered industrial equipment
- Familiarity with inventory management systems or ERP tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage day‑to‑day inventory operations using Inventory Manager software and maintaining accurate digital records of all materials.
- Perform routine cycle counts in a laboratory environment to ensure precise inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and support audit‑ready documentation and compliance with established SOPs.
- Prepare, load, and secure materials for transport on a company moving truck, ensuring proper labeling, packaging, and safe handling of all items.
- Drive between multiple company sites to pick up and deliver materials, adhering to all transportation, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Unload materials at destination sites and stage items in designated storage or work areas while verifying deliveries and reporting any damaged or missing items.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), and company-paid holidays
- Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits
- 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
- Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
- Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
