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You'll be part of a fast-moving team at the ground floor of a company scaling quickly, with real room to grow.\nYou'll work alongside production leads and engineers, and your ideas for making stations safer and faster will be heard.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAssemble components, subassemblies and finished products following work instructions and drawings\n\nOperate hand tools, power tools and light production equipment safely\n\nInspect parts and finished units for defects; flag and document quality issues\n\nPackage, label and stage finished goods for shipping\n\nTrack materials and consumables at your station and report shortages\n\nPerform basic equipment cleaning, maintenance and changeovers\n\nHit daily production and quality targets as part of a team\n\nSuggest improvements to stations, workflows and safety practices\n\nKeep a clean, organized work area (5S) and follow all safety procedures, safety comes first\n\nPerform other duties and tasks as assigned, and support other teams or areas as business needs require\n\nWhat We Are Looking For\nRequired\nHigh school diploma or GED\n\nAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions\n\nReliable attendance and punctuality\n\nMust be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S.\n\nPreferred\n1+ year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or production work\n\nAbility to read basic drawings, parts lists or work instructions\n\nExperience with hand and power tools\n\nBasic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, scanning or inventory systems)\n\nForklift or pallet jack experience\n\nPhysical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)\nLift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted\n\nWork involves standing and walking for extended periods. Suitable seating is provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits.\n\nWear 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.\n\nSchedule\nDay shift, Monday through Friday\n\nOvertime and occasional weekends may be required based on production needs\n\nWhy Vital Lyfe\nReal-world impact: Our mission is turning any water source, including ocean water, into safe drinking water. 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