Inventory Technician

- United States - VWR International; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a detail‑oriented Inventory/Receiving Associate to support GMP‑driven lab operations. You will receive products at the customer dock or other points, record receipts against packing slips, and maintain accurate stock levels in Avantor storerooms and customer areas.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year of customer service or material handling, basic computer skills (MS Office), the ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Receiving of products at customer dock or other shipping/receiving point, including unpacking and de-trashing of materials if necessary.
• Recording receipts of inventory against packing slips and following up on discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate inventory levels within Avantor storerooms and customer areas.
• Transporting consumables throughout the customer facility and stocking POU locations as required.
• Transacting stocking quantities by item and location using a scanner and proprietary software.
• Monitoring POU audits for proper signage and updating item records as needed.
• Serving as the point of contact for inventory availability and escalation paths.
• Supporting special projects such as tours and other onsite activities.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory replenishment

Material handling

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the supervisor of site services and will work closely with the Avantor's Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Hourly Rate: $22 - $26
Schedule: Monday - Friday, day shift
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), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc.
• 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

What we’re looking for

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience : 1+ years of customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling experience
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs.
• Previous experience working in a GMP facility is strongly desired.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

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.

In this role you will:

• Receiving of products at customer dock or other shipping/receiving point, including unpacking and de-trashing of materials if necessary.
• Recording receipts of inventory against packing slips, including following up on any noted discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate inventory levels both within Avantor storerooms and also at customer areas where back-stock of consumables is stored.
• Transportation of consumables throughout the customer facility on wheeled carts, and stocking of POU locations based on required inventory. The schedule for each POU may be multiple times per day, daily, or less frequently.
• Accurate transacting of stocking quantities by item and location utilizing a scanner and proprietary software, and downloading of transactions into our system as required to verify records capture and order generation.
• Monitor and engage in regular POU audits for proper signage, including items, min/max levels, contact information, and maintain a record of changes to items and quantities as needed.
• Serve as the point person for customer communications of any inventory availability issues and/or concerns, as well as a defined escalation path.
• Support Special Projects such as tours and other non-standard activities onsite.
• Meet all scheduling requirements of the role, including performing any other duties/tasks assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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