Warehouse Associate

About the Role

Icarus builds solar-powered aircraft for Stratospheric operations. This role supports the supply chain for building these aircraft, focusing on material movement from the receiving dock to aircraft assembly. We are hiring multiple Warehouse Associates to work across receiving and putaway, inventory control, kitting, and material handling. You will report to the Head of Supply Chain and collaborate with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving: Check incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing documentation, identify discrepancies, and record receipts accurately.
• Putaway and traceability: Label, store, and locate parts to ensure easy retrieval of the correct item and revision.
• Kitting: Pick and verify build kits, identify missing items, and prepare material for the production line.
• Inventory control: Perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and align physical stock with ION.
• Material movement: Support replenishment between storage and production areas, recording each transfer for visibility.
• Care and safety: Handle sensitive components and materials according to their storage and handling requirements; maintain orderly, safe work areas.
• Team execution: Communicate shortages and receiving issues promptly and contribute to improving warehouse workflows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in warehouse, receiving, inventory, kitting, production support, or a related role requiring accurate hands-on work.
• Strong attention to detail for part numbers, quantities, labels, and transaction accuracy.
• Comfort using computers, barcode scanners, and inventory software, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Dependable follow-through and clear communication with teammates.
• Ability to perform essential material-handling duties.
• Commitment to safe handling practices and an organized workplace.
• Ability to work at our El Segundo factory five days a week.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with ION or a manufacturing ERP.
• Experience supporting aerospace, electronics, robotics, or other hardware manufacturing.
• Familiarity with cycle counts, lot or serial traceability, and ESD-sensitive components.
• Experience operating warehouse material-handling equipment.

Qualifications

None explicitly stated beyond requirements and bonus skills.