Production Associate, Energy

Redwood Materials; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials in Sparks, NV is seeking a Production Associate I, Energy to join our on-site operations. This entry-level role focuses on assembling energy storage stalls, handling materials with a forklift, and testing finished products per documented work instructions.

You will document results in the MES, monitor quality and safety, and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment designed to scale with our expanding energy-storage initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate power tools and hand tools safely.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification through on-site training.
• Ability to follow work instructions and documented procedures.
• Ability to enter data accurately in MES or similar system.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assembles energy products using power tools and hand tools per work instructions.
• Moves materials within the work area using a forklift, pallet jack, or other PIT equipment.
• Tests finished product to verify it meets requirements.
• Documents assembly and test results in MES.
• Reports quality issues, equipment problems, and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Follow Redwood policies and procedures, including safety, attendance, conduct, quality, and ethics.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tool safety

Documentation

Work instructions

MES data entry

Adaptability

Lifts 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back. Today Redwood is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America — recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. On the energy side, Redwood has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world, delivering power to AI data centers in months rather than years using proprietary energy architecture engineered entirely in-house. The company is profitable, the market it operates in is projected to grow 20 to 50 times over the next decade, and Redwood is the only company with the supply chain, the technology, and the operational scale to lead it.

Position Summary

The Production Associate I, Energy is an entry-level role responsible for assembling energy storage stalls, moving materials, and testing finished product within production operations. The role follows documented work instructions and performs individual assignments under the direction of the Supervisor, Production. This is a fully on-site role at BMC 1, with work performed in person. The role requires accurate documentation, attention to detail, and consistent adherence to safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles energy products using power tools, hand tools and automated equipment in accordance with work instructions
• Moves materials and components within the work area using a forklift, pallet jack or other PIT equipment
• Tests finished product to verify it meets requirements
• Documents assembly and test results accurately in the manufacturing execution system (MES)
• Reports quality issues, equipment problems, and safety concerns to the supervisor
• Follow and adhere to all Redwood policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, attendance, conduct, quality, and ethical workplace behavior.
• Working around PIT equipment, overhead cranes and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED; manufacturing experience preferred, no prior experience required
• Ability to operate power tools and hand tools safely
• Ability to obtain forklift certification through on-site training
• Ability to follow work instructions and documented procedures
• Ability to enter data accurately in a computer-based system such as MES
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.