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Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Thorne

Job Location:

Summerville, SC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 24 - 25

Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Maintenance

Job Summary

At Thorne we work to deliver high-quality science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne youll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The maintenance Inventory Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy efficient and compliant movement and purchasing of spare parts repair parts and consumables.

Operating Schedule:

2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm ($1.25 Shift Differential)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates to replenish stock.
Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities.
Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; process purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates delays and other issues.
Records purchases maintains database performs physical count of inventory and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
Receives unpacks and deliver goods; re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
Inspects shipments for accuracy and completeness and resolves inconsistencies.
Responsible for maintaining the supply and demand of inventory and ensuring that there are adequate stocks available.
Assists in management of tool and chemical inventories.
Orders replacement/spare parts for production equipment using input from maintenance manuals operators maintenance staff or other SMEs.
Strives to prevent machine down conditions in production by working with machine suppliers and in-house SMEs to acquire necessary components.
Builds and maintains strong positive vendor relations.
Identifies opportunities that will prolong the life span of production parts and/or equipment.
Identifies and recommends cost savings opportunities.
Ensures production parts/assemblies are maintained inventoried and ready for production use.
Utilizes existing tracking systems and creates new systems where applicable for production equipment / parts status.
Assists in new machinery & replacement parts purchasing process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to work in a stationary position as well as move about unassisted for a 12- 10- or 8- hour shift and work overtime as assigned and when necessary in an enclosed room.
Must be able to work while wearing a half-mask respirator or full-air respirator for up to four hours at a time and be able to follow Thorne Respiratory Protection Program guidelines.
Must be able to stoop kneel crouch or crawl as circumstances arise during the course of a shift.
Must be able to hear and converse with supervisors and other employees. Must be able to see and read small print.
Must be able to work in a moderate noise level environment.
Must be able to move or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to table and from table to floor occasionally during a 12- 10- or 8-hour shift. Must have sufficient range of motion with arms and hands to reach overhead and to the side often repetitively during a 12- 10- or 8-hour shift. Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder while carrying up to 20 pounds of materials.

WHAT YOU NEED

By training education and/or experience employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. 1-2 years experience in Procurement is preferred. Previous experience in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology or Food manufacturing preferred.
Employee has the ability to add subtract multiply and divide in the units of measurement used in the Maintenance Department using whole numbers and decimals (for example grams).
During disassembly and assembly of machines employee is able to discern that the parts and tools are the correct ones for the tasks at hand.
The ability to use a computer to receive and submit work requests document work send/receive email research parts and complete basic calculations accurately. Proficient in Microsoft office including excel and word.

WHAT WE OFFER