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A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Inventory Control Specialist at MKS Instruments, you will partner with our warehouse department, assisting in the shipment and receiving of goods. In this role, you will report to the Supervisor, Inventory Control.

You Will Make an Impact By:• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet demand and minimize stockouts• Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to ensure compliance with company policies• Analyze inventory data and reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement• Update and maintain inventory records in the ERP system or inventory management software• Prepare and distribute regular inventory reports, including inventory levels, stock movements, and aging analysis• Work closely with other departments, such as Purchasing, Logistics, and Operations, to coordinate inventory activities and resolve issues• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirementsRequired Skills:• 2+ years of related experience• Completion of high school, vocational training or equivalent is preferredPhysical Demands & Working Conditions:• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand• Must be able to exchange accurate information• Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing/warehousing] environment• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Benefits: MKS offers a benefits package for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week, including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.

The application period for the intern/co-op position is estimated to be through the end of November 2025; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected] .

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