Material Flow Specialist, Battery Sorting

Redwood Materials • Reno, NV

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
The Sorting Specialist is a hands-on role supporting battery sorting operations at USA Parkway facility, located just east of Reno, NV. This position plays a key role in keeping production running smoothly by moving materials, receiving deliveries, and preparing finished items for shipment.
In this role, you will work directly on the battery sorting line, handling materials as they move into, through, and out of automated sorting equipment in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Requirements

• Complete a respiratory fit test and medical evaluation and wear a fitted respirator for the full shift
• Stand for extended periods (more than 80% of the shift)
• Climb stairs and ladders and work at heights
• Stoop, bend, push, pull and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Operate and train on equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other specialized machinery
• Lift and carry up to 50 lb

Nice To Haves

• Prior work in a warehouse or around continuously operating equipment is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on safe work practices
• Ability to accurately identify and sort materials while performing repetitive tasks with consistency
• Forklift experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated compliance with written and verbal instructions
• Strong commitment to safety and following PPE requirements, including respirator use while working.

Responsibilities

• Handle, move, and sort live batteries and associated packaging using forklifts and other material-handling equipment
• Operate and support automated sorting equipment by feeding materials, monitoring performance, making routine adjustments, and escalating issues as needed
• Ability to comply with all safety and PPE requirements, including wearing a fitted respirator for the full shift
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed