Warehouse Operator

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Warehouse Operator (Clerk) to join our Operations team at Atomic Machines.

This role is critical to ensuring engineering and production teams receive accurate, on-time materials that meet our quality and traceability standards.

As a Warehouse Operator, you will manage the flow of materials through receiving, inventory, and kitting operations. You'll play a key role in verifying, storing, and staging materials for production while maintaining 100% record accuracy and inventory traceability.

You won't just move materials  - you'll actively improve warehouse workflows, enhance kitting accuracy, and help build a data-driven materials management culture that supports precision manufacturing at scale.

What You'll Do

• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips
• Inspect shipments for visible damage, missing labels or documentation errors
• Record receipt details and storage locations in the materials management system
• Safely handle and store materials per SOP (e.g., FIFO, lot tracking)
• Maintain clean, organized stock and staging areas
• Pick, stage and kit materials for production and R&D work orders
• Perform cycle counts and assist in full physical inventory
• Communicate shortages, overages, or discrepancies to procurement or production leads
• Maintain traceability and labeling of all stock materials
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve material availability issues
• Use basic warehouse equipment - pallet jack, forklift, stocker
• Identify and implement process improvements in storage, labeling, and layout
• Follow all safety, PPE, and ESD handling protocols

What You'll Need

• 2 - 4 years warehouse or material-handling experience in manufacturing / production environment
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• ERP or inventory system experience (e.g., Inflow, SAP, Oracle)
• Understanding of inventory principles (FIFO, cycle counting, traceability)
• Familiarity with barcode scanners and digital documentation tools
• Forklift experience in a warehouse / loading dock environment 
• Ability to read/interpret work orders, labels, and part numbers
• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and teamwork skills
• Reliable, punctual, consistent work ethic
• Basic computer skills (Google Workspace / Microsoft Office)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift 30 lbs regularly

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting 30 lbs
• Manual handling of boxes, bins and handling small components
• Occasional work in controlled environments (cleanroom / ESD)
• Regular use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes)

Bonus Points

• Manufacturing or assembly-line warehouse experience
• Forklift / pallet-jack certification (current)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems
• Experience with Lean, 5S, or other continuous improvement methods
• Experience supporting production kitting or materials staging