Logistics Specialist

About the Company We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore. The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. About the Job Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention. As a Logistics Specialist, you’ll run core day-to-day warehouse operations such as receiving, inventory control, internal materials flow, and outbound shipping, while helping us stand up scalable processes as we grow from prototypes to production. You’ll be the hands-on partner to manufacturing and engineering, ensuring the right parts are in the right place, accurately tracked, and shipped on time. As volumes increase, you’ll help define procedures, layouts, and material flow - and grow into leadership as the team scales. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. Responsibilities • Receiving & Inbound Materials: Unload freight (LTL/FTL), parcels, and courier deliveries; perform receipts for PO-based materials; document corporate-card purchases; inspect inbound materials and communicate discrepancies promptly. • Inventory & Material Control: Store/label/organize materials; keep physical organization in sync with digital records; run audits and cycle counts; help establish inventory control procedures and best practices. • Material Handling & Internal Logistics: Pick, stage, deliver parts and hardware to build areas; repackage/bag-tag/kit per work orders; safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment. • Shipping & Outbound Logistics: Pack, label, document, and coordinate carriers; ensure on-time, compliant shipments; maintain shipping records and support export compliance as needed. • Process Improvement & Growth: Support new warehousing processes, layouts, and material flow strategies; collaborate with leadership on best practices; serve as a right-hand operations partner on logistics/warehouse decisions; grow into a lead/supervisor role as the team matures. Required Qualifications • 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, or material handling. • Strong hands-on capability across unloading, receiving, stocking, picking, packing. • Forklift-certified or 2+ years’ forklift experience; strong safety awareness. • Comfortable in fast-paced manufacturing/aerospace/hardware/startup environments. • Proficient with basic computer apps (email, spreadsheets, labeling tools) and familiar with ERP/WMS/interim inventory systems. • Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods; valid driver’s license. • Strong communication; cross-functional collaboration; self-starter with process mindset. Desired Qualifications • 5+ years’ multi-function warehouse experience (receiving, inventory, shipping, handling). • Experience helping implement or transition between ERP/WMS systems. • Prior aerospace/defense/hardware manufacturing experience; familiarity with flight hardware/engineering terminology/technical components. • Experience creating SOPs, process documentation, or warehouse layout improvements; interest in leadership and mentoring. The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed. Compensation and Benefits If hired for this full-time role, you will receive: • Cash compensation of $28.00 - $36.00 per hour. • Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation. • A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including: • Flexible paid time off • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) • Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) • Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) • Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled) • Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA • Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed). Location This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.