What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Associate position at Vivacity Tech PBC?
Brief Description
The Inventory (Operations) Associate supports Vivacity’s day-to-day operations by managing device inventory throughout the pre-deployment and fulfillment lifecycle. This role is responsible for receiving, tracking, staging, and preparing equipment for repair, production, and shipment. The Inventory Associate plays a key role in ensuring accurate inventory records, organized storage, and timely movement of devices across teams.
Essential Functions
The Inventory (Operations) Associate supports Vivacity’s day-to-day operations by managing device inventory throughout the pre-deployment and fulfillment lifecycle. This role is responsible for receiving, tracking, staging, and preparing equipment for repair, production, and shipment. The Inventory Associate plays a key role in ensuring accurate inventory records, organized storage, and timely movement of devices across teams.
Essential Functions
- Receive, count, and verify incoming devices, parts, and equipment against purchase orders and shipping documentation
- Accurately log, track, and update inventory in designated systems and spreadsheets
- Label, tag, and stage devices for repair, production, deployment, or storage
- Maintain organized inventory locations, including shelving, bins, cages, and staging areas
- Perform routine cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits
- Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged items, or shortages to the designated lead
- Support order fulfillment by pulling, packing, and staging devices and accessories
- Coordinate inventory movement between repairs, production, warehouse, and shipping teams
- Ensure outgoing inventory meets accuracy and quality standards prior to shipment
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Cross-train across inventory, warehouse, production, and operations functions as business needs evolve
- Uphold all safety standards and operational procedures
- Provide inventory updates, metrics, and status reports to the designated lead
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Working knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, or logistics, or the ability to learn quickly
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and organization
- Ability to track multiple inventory movements and prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable using Google Workspace or similar tools; ability to learn systems quickly
- Basic technical aptitude with devices and accessories preferred
- Customer-service mindset with accountability for accuracy and reliability
- Carry Passion
- Desire Excellence
- Keep Dreaming
- Build Community
- Be Vivacious
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience in inventory, warehouse, logistics, or operations preferred
- Experience with inventory systems, asset tracking, or device handling a plus
- Ability to stand, walk, or move for prolonged periods
- Ability to operate job-related equipment (e.g., scanners, pallet jacks, carts)
- Ability to bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs
- $21.00 per hour
- Flexible work environment
- 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
- Excellent Paid Time Off policy
- Up to 80 hours Sick Time per year
- 96 hours off per year for volunteer opportunities
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Award winning work environment
- Development Reimbursement of $1000 per year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits
Salary : $1,000