Inventory Operations Technician

Brief Benefits Summary:

• Generous PTO starting your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
• Medical & Dental: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution
• Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid
• 401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days)
• Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your household

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required. Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Work Location: Christiansburg, VA 

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Salary Range: $19.00-$21.00/per hour

Summary

Position is responsible for providing support to maintain accurate inventory data and to ensure inventory levels are appropriate.

Authority

The Inventory Operations Technician has the authority to request an appropriate amount of goods, supplies and materials as needed for production. Incumbent also has the authority to update inventory data and create documentation for products and supplies. Authority to stop work. This authority permits any employee at any level to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent or they feel unsafe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and check in supplies, raw materials, and stock products
• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive, efficient inventory management procedures and processes
• Serve as a liaison and build effective working relationships with internal departments
• Create, review, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Work Orders as needed
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, warehouse, and work area neat and swept
• Responsible for on-going maintenance/updating of inventory data/records
• Pull, stage, and distribute materials and supplies for internal departments as needed
• Place purchase order request via Support Portal and confirm receipts
• Monitor trends and activities of related materials and supplies
• Assist with cycle counts and physical count as required
• Maintain inventory of assigned materials for maximum turnover while ensuring in stock conditions are maintained
• Assist with Non-Catalog Item (NCI) TCT program and special projects as needed
• Comply with company’s safety and business ethics guidelines
• Cross-train within the department to support coverage and continuity of operations.
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required 

• High School diploma or equivalent education and/or job-related experience to perform the essential functions of the position
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
• 1 year Warehouse experience
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Good organizational, interpersonal, communication and data entry skills
• Familiarity with bar-coding inventory management systems
• Keen attention to detail
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs, occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds
• The ability to follow established policies, procedures and guidelines
• PC proficiency with a working knowledge of computers
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimum supervision

Preferred 

• Prior administrative work experience
• Additional relevant education, training, or job experience
• Knowledge of the periodic table
• Prior experience using a LIMS database
• Previous working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee. Inorganic Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.