Logistics Specialist

Aspen Aerogels; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

PTO

401k Employer Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. in East Providence, RI is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage material flow from suppliers to production. You will receive materials, ensure accurate ERP transactions, and support inventory integrity while promoting a safe, organized warehouse environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 1+ year forklift experience, and strong communication skills in English. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience as a material handler in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and manage raw materials and supplies.
• Maintain stock accuracy and support inventory counts.
• Collaborate with logistics and production teams to ensure timely material flow.
• Operate forklift and handle materials safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What We Do

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What We Do

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What We Value

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspen’s CORE Values

• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Problem Solvers
• We are Allies
• We Drive Forward

What You Will Do

Based at Aspen’s 3 Dexter Rd. location in East Providence, RI, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for receiving raw materials from suppliers, 3PLs, and offsite warehouses, while ensuring accurate system transactions within Dynamics ERP. This role supports manufacturing operations by managing material flow to Production and Finishing, maintaining organized warehouse conditions, and actively monitoring inventory on the floor to ensure accurate consumption and inventory integrity. This role plays a key part in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

How Will You Do It

• Collaborate with Logistics and Chemical operators to learn and master all aspects of warehouse and raw material logistics operations.
• Unload, put away, label, and receive materials delivered to 1-Dexter Warehouse.
• Escalate paperwork and PO issues to supply chain team for timely resolution and accurate record keeping.
• Perform daily cycle counts of 1-Dexter and Production Manufacturing Floor inventory and elevate issues to your supervisor or lead for early problem detection.
• Deliver and transact requested materials to manufacturing production lines.
• Follow FIFO (first in first out) inventory rotation.
• Track and monitor expiration dates.
• Maintain minimum inventory storage levels on production lines:
• Confirm counts, rewrap, and return excess materials from production lines to warehouse.
• Deliver material to Finishing. Including but not limited to cores, end caps, and dunnages.
• Maintain cleanliness standards to ensure a safe, organized, and show case ready warehouse.
• Material to be stored in an organized manner for ease of access, identification, and inventory reconciliation.
• Support inventory staff by participating in quarterly cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.
• Communicate effectively with the Material Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, and Supply Chain Team to communicate any potential issues.
• Secure building at end of shift, turn off lights, and lock up.
• Promote teamwork and advocate for a safe working environment.
• Support Chemical Handlers with day-to-day activities as needed.
• Crosstrain with the Logistics Specialist and serve as backup during absences or peak workload periods.
• Available to work overtime as needed.
• Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values -We do the right thing, We are problem solvers, We are allies and We drive forward.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.

Performance will be assessed based upon, but not limited to the following

• Safety: safe performance of duties and safe behavior in general
• Timely, accurate, and safe performance of all job responsibilities
• Effective organization and housekeeping as observed by supervisor or manager
• Positive attitude, teamwork, interpersonal behavior and other specific criteria as determined by policy, supervisor or manager
• Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance
• Willingness to elevate to Materials Supervisor with any unknown processes.

Why you are right for the job

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Prior experience as a material handler in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in a continuous manufacturing operation
• Computer/data entry experience preferred; ERP system experience preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Minimum 1 year of commercial forklift experience
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal & Written communications)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. when required

What To Expect

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or up to 50 lbs.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• PTO
• 401k Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• other benefits

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call and leave a voice message at [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker’s Compensation.