Materials Handler (On-Site)

Kardium Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardium Inc. seeks a Materials Handler to support the production of innovative medical devices. The role focuses on inventory management and requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and a strong desire to contribute to healthcare advancements. Applicants should have experience in materials handling and be prepared for a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage from Day 1

Workday flexibility and 3 personal days per year

Career development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in materials handling or inventory control.
• Experience with Kanban systems and basic ERP/MRP understanding.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Store, move, and stage materials accurately.
• Monitor and replenish inventory as needed.
• Participate in inventory cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Inventory management

Tools

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Your opportunity

Join the Kardium team and help make a difference in the lives of millions worldwide. We have developed a groundbreaking medical device for diagnosing and treating atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. We have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System, supported by a talented technical team that has created a product with unique, customer-valued differentiators. We have established connections with key opinion leaders who are using the Globe System and sharing our story.

Having completed our pivotal clinical study, we are now focusing on regulatory approvals and a commercial launch. This milestone marks an exciting phase in our journey to bring this innovative technology to patients.

The Materials Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and staging materials, monitoring and replenishing POU inventory, ensuring accurate inventory transactions, and assisting with inventory cycle counts and variance reconciliation. The role primarily supports production. Success depends on timely responses, organization, and attention to detail.

Please note, this opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

Your responsibilities include:

• Verifying identification, applying material ID labels, and ensuring correct storage of all materials
• Ensuring accurate electronic transactions of materials and sub-assemblies and physically moving items between inventory locations
• Proper cleaning and packaging of materials for cleanroom entry
• Kitting and staging materials for production Work Orders
• Closing Work Orders and reviewing/reconciling material scans
• Monitoring and replenishing POU and Kanban inventory as needed
• Providing materials handling support for non-production activities
• Participating in inventory cycle counts and resolving discrepancies
• Completing inventory tasks related to engineering changes accurately and promptly
• Contributing to improvements in materials management systems and processes to reduce errors and enhance efficiency
• Assisting with receipt and inspection of incoming shipments
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the team

Our team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing innovative medical devices. We value collaboration, trust, and respect, believing that working together enables us to solve the unsolvable.

You will succeed in this role if you possess:

• At least two (2) years of experience in materials handling or inventory control
• Highly motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze complex inventory records
• Experience with inventory management systems (e.g., Kanban)
• Basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral English communication skills
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment is desirable
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule when required
• Physical ability to lift/carry boxes up to 40 lbs (18 kg)

Compensation

Kardium offers a total cash compensation range of $24 - $28 CAD per hour (including 5% RRSP contribution). The actual pay will depend on experience, qualifications, and organizational needs. As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage from Day 1
• Workday flexibility and 3 personal days per year
• Support for overall well-being
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Professional membership support
• Family building support, including top-up for maternity and adoptive leaves, and fertility treatments

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

• Our Purpose
• Our People
• Our Culture

We embrace diversity and are committed to inclusion and equity at all levels. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates representing the full diversity of communities.

We work with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide support, education, and opportunities across various dimensions of diversity.