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You communicate clearly, follow procedures consistently, and are comfortable collaborating with warehouse, supply chain, quality, and lab teams in a fast-paced environment.\nWhat you'll do:\nReceive incoming shipments of raw materials, components, reagents, and equipment; verify quantities, part numbers, lot/serial information, and condition against packing slips and purchase orders.\n\nPerform visual inspections of incoming materials, noting and reporting any damage, discrepancies, or documentation issues.\n\nAccurately enter receipt transactions into the ERP/MRP system, ensuring correct part numbers, quantities, locations, and lot/serial data.\n\nMove incoming materials to QC hold locations and specialized storage where applicable.\n\nLabel, kit, and stage materials for put-away or direct delivery to point-of-use locations in labs and manufacturing areas.\n\nMaintain organized storage areas and ensure inventory is properly labeled and stored.\n\nTroubleshoot shipping and receiving issues and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.\n\nOperate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks (as certified).\n\nPrepare and package outgoing shipments, including finished goods, prototypes, returns, and samples, in accordance with shipping instructions and safety requirements.\n\nGenerate shipping documentation (labels, packing slips, customs forms where applicable) and coordinate pickups with carriers.\n\nMaintain supplies for shipping and receiving of materials, components and assemblies.\n\nProcess returns to vendors, RMAs, and internal transfers, ensuring proper documentation and system updates.\n\nPerform inventory transactions to issue materials to individuals and fulfill inventory requests.\n\nConduct cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliations as needed.\n\nMaintain shipping and receiving areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition, aligned with 5S and EHS expectations.\n\nCollaborate with Supply Chain, Inventory, Finance, Manufacturing, and Quality to resolve shipping/receiving issues and improve material flow.\n\nWhat you'll need:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework in logistics, operations, or a related field is an asset.\n\n2+ years of experience in shipping/receiving, warehousing, or materials handling, preferably in a technical, lab, or manufacturing environment.\n\nBasic familiarity with ERP/MRP or inventory management systems and comfort entering structured data accurately.\n\nStrong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.\n\nAbility to read and interpret packing slips, purchase orders, shipping labels, and basic technical documentation.\n\nGood communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners.\n\nAbility to work on-site, be on your feet for extended periods, and safely handle boxes, totes, and materials.\n\nCapability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 kg.\n\nBonus points for:\nExperience in medical device, biotech, pharma, or other regulated industries.\n\nFamiliarity with controlled environments (labs, cleanrooms) or specialized storage (cold chain, hazardous materials).\n\nExperience with packaging and shipping reagents, consumables, and electro-mechanical assemblies.\n\nForklift certification or experience with material-handling equipment.\n\nExposure to lean, 5S, or other continuous improvement practices.\n\nExperience in a start-up or scale-up setting where processes are evolving.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Vital Bio, you will:\nPlay a key role in keeping our labs and production lines supplied with the right materials at the right time.\n\nYou’ll see a direct connection between your work and our ability to build, test, and ship diagnostic products that impact patient care.\n\nYou’ll collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Quality in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.\n\nAs we scale, you’ll have the opportunity to refine shipping and receiving processes, contribute to new workflows, and grow your skills alongside a team that values clarity, ownership, and thoughtful execution.\n\nThe compensation for this role will be $20-24/hr. Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.\nThis role is a current, onsite vacancy.\nAbout Vital\nVital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.\nOur global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.\nWe seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. 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