Materials Technician - TEMPORARY POSITION

This is a temporary position. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Materials Technician is responsible for assisting in inventory management through cycle counting, regular audits, and efficient receiving and consumption processes. They will be the primary employees responsible for diligent receiving, stocking, and replenishment in the department, and will use material handling equipment regularly in their duties. They are responsible for properly preparing, packaging, and shipping supplies and packages from our facility through FedEx, Alaska Airlines Gold Streak, and other shipping methods as needed.

 Avero Diagnostics operates on a 24/7/365 basis individuals may be required to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.  Schedule flexibility with and without advanced notice is required.

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Tracks and manages inventory to ensure availability while preventing overstock and waste, troubleshooting discrepancies, and resolving issues to maintain accurate stock records.
• Executes scheduled cycle counts and provides accurate, timely updates on stock levels and inventory-related issues, notifying leadership about potential reorder adjustments.
• Ensures timely completion of supply requests and replenishments while coordinating with the Materials Management team to maintain appropriate stock levels in active storage locations.
• Verifies incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips, documents damages or discrepancies, and maintains department logs and records.
• Prepares, labels, and quality-checks boxes for shipment in compliance with established guidelines, coordinating with courier teams to ensure timely local deliveries.
• Communicates shipment statuses and documents completed orders while resolving supply issues to maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepares and organizes client supply shipments, adhering to company policies, SOPs, and turn-around times, and enforces quality standards for all deliveries.
• Utilizes Inventory Management System (IMS) and Client Relationship Management (CRM) software for daily operations and reporting.
• Shares knowledge and cross-trains with team members to ensure business continuity during peak times or coverage gaps, actively participating in training and team meetings.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with other departments, fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Performs assembly, relocation, or other support tasks as needed and completes additional assignments as directed by department leadership.
• Adheres to all quality assurance, safety, and company-wide policies while participating in initiatives to improve processes and performance.

 EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE 

• A high school Diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree is a plus.
• Active and valid US State-Issued Driver’s License with acceptable motor vehicle record as defined and approved by the company’s vehicle insurance carrier. 

 EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of experience required:
  1. Inventory-focused work 
  2. Warehouse or pick-pack-ship environment
• Laboratory and/or healthcare environment experience is a plus.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Able to safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Exhibits patience and approachability, sets positive tone and example for team member behavior, work ethic & quality, abilities, skills and overall performance.
• Maintains confidentiality at all levels and consistently acts with high integrity.
• Demonstrates patience, and approachability, and sets a positive tone for team behavior, work ethic, quality, and overall performance, focusing on team success over individual achievement.
• Consistently delivers high-quality work on time and takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Builds and sustains effective relationships with team members across all organizational levels.
• Exhibits professional communication abilities, including listening, writing, and speaking fluently and effectively in English.
• Works effectively both collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, managing competing priorities and frequent interruptions with ease.
• Functions as a responsible, organized self-starter with excellent time management, follow-through, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Possesses strong analytical and research skills with a proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and resolving complex challenges and processes.
• Demonstrates effective facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Skilled in utilizing various software applications, including MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and healthcare databases/systems.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains a professional appearance, communication style, and demeanor.

 WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position operates in a fast-paced office and lab environment, requiring adherence to daily workload demands, potential exposure to chemicals, and the use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.
• The role involves regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, printers, phones, and mobile devices, in a work environment with noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The position may require exerting up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, twenty-five pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Regular activities include talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, grasping, reaching, and performing repetitive movements with wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Specific vision abilities include close visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus for tasks such as data analysis, reading reports, transcribing, viewing computer monitors, and legally operating a motor vehicle.
• Avero is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities under applicable laws.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the primary functions, required knowledge and skills, and scope of responsibility for the role. This is not an exhaustive list of all job requirements, and employees may be asked to perform additional duties, work various shifts, or assist in other areas to cover absences, manage peak workloads, or balance staffing needs. These job details are not intended to create an employment contract and are subject to change at the employer's discretion.