Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health

When you join the Teknova team, you’re helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role. 

JOB OVERVIEW 

The Warehouse & Materials Coordinator is responsible for supporting warehouse and production operations by ensuring accurate receipt, storage, movement, and documentation of materials and finished goods. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, and ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently in accordance with company procedures and quality standards. The Warehouse & Materials Coordinator works closely with warehouse, production, and quality teams to ensure materials are available when needed and that inventory transactions are accurately recorded within the company’s ERP system.

Our Culture:

At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is “Yes.” We’re customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren’t interested in the status quo—we want to discover what’s possible. We’re bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough. 

Our Values:

We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team—we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re here to support them.  

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Receive, inspect, and move raw materials, supplies, and finished goods within designated warehouse and production areas.
• Transport materials safely using approved equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, carts, and other material handling tools.
• Accurately enter and process inventory transactions in the ERP system including receipts, transfers, and adjustments.
• Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies or material shortages to supervisors or appropriate departments.
• Perform routine cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation activities to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and storage of materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of commonly used warehouse supplies.
• Maintain warehouse equipment and ensure materials are handled and stored properly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with 6S and company safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of tasks and shipping deadlines.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures, including applicable GMP guidelines where required.
• Perform additional warehouse or materials-related duties assigned to support operational needs.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years of experience in warehouse operations, materials handling, inventory control, or a related field
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification required.
• Experience working with ERP or inventory management systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

Benefits:

From performance bonuses that give every member of our team a chance to share in our success to health insurance and retirement savings programs to our generous PTO policy, we’re invested in our associates. Our benefits include: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Teknova wellness program
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave

From our scientists to our shipping department, the people who thrive here see beyond reporting lines—they are driven and open to learning something new. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and customer obsession, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health.

Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.