# Production Associate at Vital Lyfe

Production Associate at Vital Lyfe in Los Angeles - Greater Area. On-site, full-time, paying $21/hr. Posted October 9, 2026.

- Company: Vital Lyfe
- Location: Los Angeles - Greater Area
- Workplace: On-site
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $21/hr
- Experience: 1+ year
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/vital-lyfe/5a4df90d-32cc-4d50-9e66-68f16cef3b6c/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/production-associate-vital-lyfe-gsf9mq

## Requirements

- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S.

## Description

**About Vital Lyfe**
At Vital Lyfe, we're on a mission to change how the world gets fresh water. We build portable desalination systems that turn seawater and other natural water sources into clean drinking water.
**Mission**
As a Production Associate, you'll be on the line building the product that makes it happen: assembling components from work instructions, running production equipment, and making sure every unit that leaves our floor is one we're proud of. You'll be part of a fast-moving team at the ground floor of a company scaling quickly, with real room to grow.
You'll work alongside production leads and engineers, and your ideas for making stations safer and faster will be heard.
**What You’ll Do**

- Assemble components, subassemblies and finished products following work instructions and drawings

- Operate hand tools, power tools and light production equipment safely

- Inspect parts and finished units for defects; flag and document quality issues

- Package, label and stage finished goods for shipping

- Track materials and consumables at your station and report shortages

- Perform basic equipment cleaning, maintenance and changeovers

- Hit daily production and quality targets as part of a team

- Suggest improvements to stations, workflows and safety practices

- Keep a clean, organized work area (5S) and follow all safety procedures, safety comes first

- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned, and support other teams or areas as business needs require

**What We Are Looking ForRequired**

- High school diploma or GED

- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions

- Reliable attendance and punctuality

- Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S.

**Preferred**

- 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or production work

- Ability to read basic drawings, parts lists or work instructions

- Experience with hand and power tools

- Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, scanning or inventory systems)

- Forklift or pallet jack experience

**Physical Requirements** (with or without reasonable accommodation)

- Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted

- Work involves standing and walking for extended periods. Suitable seating is provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits.

- Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes) in production areas. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, will be provided or reimbursed by Vital Lyfe.

**Schedule**

- Day shift, Monday through Friday

- Overtime and occasional weekends may be required based on production needs

**Why Vital Lyfe**

- Real-world impact: Our mission is turning any water source, including ocean water, into safe drinking water. We're tackling one of humanity's most pressing challenges.

- Aerospace DNA: Founded in 2024 by former SpaceX engineers, we bring aerospace manufacturing discipline to water technology.

- Strong backing: Supported by investors including General Catalyst.

- A product people want: Our first product, Access, is a push-button portable system that makes drinking water from seawater and other sources.

- Get in early: We're a small, fast-growing team, so your work shows up in every unit we ship and there's room to grow with the company.

**Benefits**

- Competitive Equity

- 100% Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees

- 3 weeks paid vacation

- 12 paid holidays

- Parental Leave

- 401k option (the company does not currently offer matching)

- HSA/FSA plans

- $50 Monthly Connectivity Reimbursement

- $15 daily lunch stipend

Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)

Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.