Warehouse Associate

Company Description

Inspired Flight’s Purpose Statement says it all - Conserving resources, creating jobs, and saving lives by innovating the American drone manufacturing. Founded in San Luis Obispo, California our entirely U.S. based team designs, builds and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both commercial and government customers.

Our purpose driven team exemplifies our Core Values. We are:

Collaborative: We harness the collective intelligence and energy of our team to surpass individual potentials and achieve shared goals.

Resilient: We approach obstacles with flexibility and creativity, supporting one another to stay focused, resourceful, and determined.

Diverse: We place a high value in people of all heritages, genders, sexual orientations, and points of view to spark innovation and solutions, enriching our work environment and outputs.

Continuously Improving: We are committed to ongoing learning and innovation by always seeking ways to enhance our processes, products, and personal expertise.

Underlying all of this is our deeply rooted belief that the cutting-edge aerial tools we create are advancing an industry that is good for people, good for our planet and good for the United States of America.

Job Summary

Inspired Flight Technologies is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support our manufacturing and warehouse operations. This hands-on role supports the flow of materials throughout the business, including inventory management, production kitting, shipping, receiving, and material handling.

The Warehouse Associate will pick and stage materials for production, receive and put away incoming materials, prepare outbound shipments, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure materials are properly handled and documented. This role works closely with Production and Operations Team to help keep materials moving and production on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Production Support

• Pick parts, components, and materials accurately according to work orders, job travelers, and production requirements
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and revisions before issuing material to production
• Stage and kit materials for production builds
• Accurately transact material movements, issues, receipts, and adjustments in NetSuite ERP
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts and reconciliation
• Maintain clean, organized, and clearly labeled inventory locations
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, or documentation issues
• Assist with material handling and movement throughout the facility

Shipping & Receiving

• Receive incoming materials and components, verify quantities and part numbers against purchase orders, and document discrepancies or damage
• Unpack, inspect, label, and properly store incoming materials
• Prepare outbound shipments according to established procedures and customer or internal requirements
• Pack products and components securely and accurately for shipment
• Prepare shipping documentation, including packing lists, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required paperwork
• Schedule or assist with carrier pickups and deliveries as directed
• Process shipments using common parcel and freight carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and LTL providers
• Track shipments and communicate delivery issues or delays to the appropriate team members
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records in the ERP system
• Follow established procedures for handling materials subject to shipping, export control, hazardous materials, or other regulatory requirements

Warehouse Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and shipping/receiving area
• Follow established inventory control, material handling, shipping, and safety procedures
• Operate standard warehouse equipment safely and responsibly
• Work collaboratively with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and other teams to resolve material-related issues
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, and material flow
• Perform other warehouse and material-handling duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, work orders, part numbers, and shipping documentation
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a plus
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Dependable, organized, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate standard warehouse equipment
• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, defense, or another regulated manufacturing environment is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UPS, FedEx, LTL, or other common freight and parcel carriers
• Experience using an ERP or inventory management system
• Familiarity with shipping documentation and basic freight processes
• Familiarity with export control or ITAR requirements is a plus
• IATA Dangerous Goods training or certification is a plus

Benefits Offered

• Paid Time Off, plus Sick Time & Holidays
• World Class Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan
• 401k w/ 6% company match
• Quarterly Team Bonus Plan

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inspired Flight is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.