Material Handler III

About Avive:

Avive Solutions, Inc. ( is a growth stage Automated External Defibrillator (AED) company with a connected response system that is rapidly gaining market share. We are a mission driven team that is quite literally saving lives. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the United States, and we are on a mission to change that! We are a dynamic organization that builds elegant, creative solutions to solve complex problems. Ultimately, our mission is for all cardiac arrest victims to have rapid access to life-saving defibrillation.

Avive is taking a fresh approach to addressing this decades-old problem by innovating AED technology, coupled with a first-of-its-kind software platform solution to enable a quicker and more streamlined response to SCA emergencies. We believe that this unique combination of deploying advanced - yet still accessible - hardware, and software, has the potential to revolutionize out-of-hospital cardiac arrest response and massively impact SCA survival rates.

Check out this short video that shows a glimpse of how our team is working to re-think cardiac arrest response and save lives!

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About the Role:

The Material Handler III is responsible for picking, packing, and shipping materials to customers, contract manufacturers, and 3PL locations, with additional support for inventory management and manufacturing materials. Success in this role requires fulfillment and warehouse experience, sharp attention to detail, and the highest standard for quality, accuracy, and safety.

What you'll do:

Shipping and Receiving:

• Pick, pack, verify and ship customer orders with no errors.
• Prepare and stage finished goods for distributor shipments, including packing, labeling, and securing products.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing palletized materials and products from trucks, containers, and other transport vehicles.
• Verify the accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing lists, noting any discrepancies or damages.
• Generate receiving labels and execute receiving transactions.

Inventory Management:

• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain accurate stock levels and records.
• Store and organize materials in designated locations using a systematic approach to ensure easy retrieval.
• Use inventory management systems (e.g., ERP, WMS) to track material movements and update stock information.
• Identify and report on inventory discrepancies, damages, or shortages.
• Support Work Order materials picking, counting staging, and return to stock.

Materials Handling & Transport:

• Safely operate and conduct pre-use inspections of various material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Ensure all materials are handled with care to prevent damage.

Safety and Quality Control:

• Adhere to all written SOPs and work instructions, and document work subject to GDP
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including loading docks and storage areas.
• Report any safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or quality issues to a supervisor immediately.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with supervisors, production teams, and other warehouse staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Assist with other warehouse duties as needed to support team goals and production schedules.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum High school/GED degree required
• 3-6 years previous experience in materials handling and inventory control
• Experience in medical device (21 CFR Part 820) or another regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Experience working in a WMS, preferably RF-Smart
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and oversight
• Customer service oriented with both internal and external customers
• Accuracy and attention to detail essential
• Working safely, accurately, and quickly are the key to being successful in this position
• Good verbal and written skills required, competent in basic math concepts

Bonus Points For:

• Some computer/software skills required; knowledge of Excel preferred
• Experience shipping regulated Li-ion batteries is a plus
• Cross trained in a minimum of 1-2 other materials roles
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Must be physically able to move heavy materials

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Anticipated hourly rage: $26 - $29

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.