Material Flow Specialist I

Redwood Materials; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is hiring a Material Flow Specialist I in McCarran, NV to support safe, efficient material handling and production readiness. You will move materials, operate PIT equipment, and maintain inventory accuracy.

Requires a high school diploma and 1 year in warehousing or manufacturing; familiarity with WMS and forklift operation is preferred. This full-time role offers a safety‑conscious environment and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety compliance in material handling equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Assist the operations team in preparing and staging material.
• Manage data in the Warehouse Management System and generate reports.
• Receive shipments and conduct cycle counts.
• Oversee internal flow of materials to meet production needs.

Skills

PIT equipment operation

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Data entry and reporting

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Powered industrial trucks (PIT)

Forklift certification

Job description

Material Flow Specialist I at Redwood Materials

About the role Redwood Materials is focused on creating a sustainable battery supply chain by integrating recovery, reuse, and recycling. Established in 2017, the company is pioneering the production of battery materials in the U.S. from existing batteries, facilitating the transition to renewable energy.

Key facts
Location: McCarran, NV
Engagement: Full-time
Team: Operations

What you'll do

• Promote a culture of safety compliance, particularly regarding the use of material handling equipment.
• Handle volatile battery materials following established safety protocols.
• Operate material handling equipment, including powered industrial trucks and other mechanical aids safely.
• Assist the operations team in preparing and staging material for production.
• Work with supervisors to allocate tasks effectively.
• Engage in specific workstreams such as receiving, inventory control, or loading.
• Pick and load inventory required for production areas.
• Manage data and transactions in a Warehouse Management System and generate reports for management.
• Develop and implement quality control measures.
• Execute physical tasks as required, including pushing, pulling, gripping, and reaching.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Oversee the internal flow of materials to meet production needs.
• Receive incoming shipments of raw materials, maintenance parts, and engineering equipment.
• Participate in physical inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Contribute to the development and execution of material flow strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Operate PIT equipment, such as reach trucks and forklifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in material handling, especially with battery materials.
• Forklift certification.

Skills & tools

• Proficient in using Warehouse Management Systems.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Practical notes

This position may require physical activity and the ability to lift heavy items. Redwood Materials is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and may need to undergo a background check.