Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Onward Energy • Bakersfield, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Warehouse Inventory Specialist Reports To: Director Solar Operations Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Operations FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time Location: Bakersfield, CA THE COMPANY Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 6 GW of utility-scale wind, solar, and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North Americas premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in New York, Denver, and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information. THE CHALLENGE As a Warehouse & Logistics Technician at Onward Energy, you will serve as the operational backbone of our parts, tools, and material flow supporting utility-scale solar operations. This role blends hands-on warehouse execution with logistics coordination and active participation in inventory strategy. You will ensure accurate inventory, rapid material deployment, compliant test equipment, and field readiness directly reducing downtime, technician travel, emergency freight, and outage duration. This role is a process owner and operational leader for warehouse execution and inventory effectiveness.

Requirements

• 3+ years in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, or field support
• Strong hands-on experience with receiving, staging, and inventory systems
• High attention to detail and accountability for accuracy
• Comfortable working independently and owning processes
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel locally to sites

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utilities, renewable energy, industrial maintenance, or construction environments
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems
• Experience managing calibrated test equipment
• Forklift or material handling certifications (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations & Receiving Ensure reliable on-site receiving of all inbound shipments Verify quantities, inspect for damage, and properly log materials into inventory systems Prevent lost, misdelivered, or unattended drop-offs Maintain organized, clearly labeled, and accessible warehouse layout
• Inventory Management & Strategy Execution Conduct routine cycle counts and physical audits to maintain high inventory accuracy Maintain min/max reorder thresholds and critical spare availability Partner with Operations, Asset Management, and Procurement to execute agreed inventory strategy Provide feedback on consumption trends, vendor performance, failures, and changing spare needs Reduce shrinkage, stockouts, and emergency procurement
• Field Logistics & Technician Support Deliver parts, tools, and test equipment to sites as needed to reduce technician travel time Stage materials and kits for outages, PMs, and major corrective work Assist with loading/unloading during high-activity periods Improve turnaround time from delivery to deployment
• Test Equipment & Calibration Management Track calibration schedules for all test equipment Coordinate calibrations and compliance documentation Ensure expired or non-compliant tools are removed from service Prevent audit findings and operational delays
• Fleet & Vehicle Readiness Perform periodic vehicle inspections for tools, safety equipment, and consumables Maintain fleet readiness for rapid deployment Track required documentation and compliance items Perform basic upkeep such as refueling and visual inspections
• Warehouse Safety & Compliance Maintain clean, safe, and compliant warehouse environment Conduct routine safety inspections Ensure OSHA and company safety standards are met Improve material accessibility and workflow efficiency
• Cost Control & Process Improvement Reduce emergency shipments and rush freight Minimize technician overtime related to parts retrieval Improve asset tracking to lower replacement costs Identify and implement logistics and inventory process improvements

What This Job Offers

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