Warehouse Associate- 2026

GRID ALTERNATIVES•Riverside, CA

2d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service-learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy. Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone. Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.

Requirements

Warehouse, logistics, and/or solar experience
Excellent communication skills (ability to work with volunteers and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively to diverse populations)
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and work effectively and respectfully within diverse teams
Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to rapidly growing organization
Availability to work on evenings and weekends and overnight work trips
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Travel throughout San Bernardino, Riverside, and Inyo counties
Must be able to carry/lift up to 70 lbs
Must be able to work in outdoor weather condition
Must be able to ascend/descend ladders

Nice To Haves

General construction knowledge, experience, and skills
Forklift-certified
Passion for sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place
Experience in training and/or working with volunteers
Proficiency with Gmail, and Microsoft Excel
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM database
Bilingual English / Spanish

Responsibilities

Take the lead in staging, loading, and unloading equipment, including packing and unpacking parts, boxes, and bins from trucks/vans/trailers before and after installation projects
Take the lead with warehouse inventory and organization and fleet, tool, and equipment maintenance and management
Take the lead in receiving equipment and deliveries and picking up equipment and materials
Order/purchase and stock the warehouse while seeking discounts and/or donations.
Train and mentor volunteers, students, and/or job trainees as assigned in warehouse operations and other construction related activities
Participate in GRID’s equity, inclusion, and diversity work.
Perform computer and administrative tasks related to job duties and to communicate with team
Other job duties as assigned include: conducting site visits, assisting with/designing and/or installing solar electric systems, coordinating inspections, troubleshooting installations, putting together permit packages, utility interconnection agreements, and assisting with rebate paperwork, equipment purchasing, hardware store runs, equipment unloading and loading, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income families and communities