Inventory Specialist

About Vital Lyfe Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation, creating a new category of personal water making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t. Mission The Inventory Specialist is responsible for supporting shop operations by managing the receipt, storage, kitting, and issuance of materials, parts, and hardware. The position ensures inventory accuracy, material traceability, and compliance with established procedures while maintaining proper stock rotation, documentation, and housekeeping. The role also supports operational metrics through cycle counting and consistent material handling practices. What You'll Do - Receive, organize, and distribute raw materials, components, subassemblies, and hardware in support of shop floor operations - Store materials in designated bins, drawers, and racking systems, clearly labeling parts and storage locations - Adhere to established material handling procedures to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance - Pick and assemble kits of required parts, materials, and hardware, confirming completeness and availability prior to release - Inspect incoming materials against accompanying documentation to verify part numbers, quantities, revisions, and absence of damage - Issue materials using approved documentation, ensuring required serialization, traceability, and lot verification are completed prior to release - Follow all applicable procedures, desk instructions, and standard operating guidelines - Track shelf-life controlled items and ensure proper stock rotation - Contribute to departmental and organizational performance metrics and objectives - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area - Conduct cycle count activities to support inventory accuracy Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalency certificate - 1+ years of inventory control experience Preferred Skills and Experience - 3+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse - Experience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment - Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes - Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) - Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields - ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.) - Bachelor’s degree Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) - Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted - Ability to work in warehouse and production areas with routine lifting, carrying, and movement of materials. - Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces. - Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. - Work involves standing and walking for extended periods. Suitable seating is provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits. - Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes) in production areas. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, will be provided or reimbursed by Vital Lyfe. Why Vital Lyfe - Real world impact: Our mission is turning any water source, including ocean water, into safe drinking water. We're tackling one of humanity's most pressing challenges. - Aerospace DNA: Founded in 2024 by former SpaceX engineers, we bring aerospace manufacturing discipline to water technology. - Strong backing: Supported by investors including General Catalyst. - A product people want: Our first product, Access, is a push-button portable system that makes drinking water from seawater and other sources. - Get in early: We're a small, fast-growing team, so your work shows up in every unit we ship and there's room to grow with the company. Benefits - Competitive Equity - 100% Medical, dental and vision insurance - 3 weeks paid vacation - 12 paid holidays - Parental Leave - 401k option (the company does not currently offer matching) - HSA/FSA plans - $50 Monthly Connectivity Reimbursement - $15 daily lunch stipend Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered) Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.