Warehouse Operator

USA Rare Earth, LLC•Stillwater, OK

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator supports daily warehouse operations, including receiving, material handling, inventory movement, staging materials for production, and inventory control. The role helps maintain accurate inventory, ensure materials are available for manufacturing, and sustain a safe, organized warehouse environment. The Warehouse Operator works with warehouse leadership, production teams, and logistics partners to support efficient material flow throughout the facility. The work environment includes a typical warehouse, a manufacturing floor, and a construction site, with normal warehouse, manufacturing, and construction noise. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, and bending. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

1–3 years of warehouse, logistics, or material-handling experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Forklift experience is required.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
Basic computer skills, including ERP systems, Excel, and data entry.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, and bending.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.
Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial production workflows.
Knowledge of inventory control processes, including receiving, cycle counts, and stock rotation.
Exposure to 5S and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and components.
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
Move and store materials in designated warehouse locations according to inventory procedures.
Pick, stage, and prepare materials for production and outbound shipments.
Enter inventory transactions accurately in ERP/WMS systems.
Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and variance resolution.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment.
Conduct daily equipment and area inspections to ensure readiness and safety compliance.
Follow company safety policies, mandatory PPE requirements, and operational guidelines.
Participate in 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Support cross-functional tasks and assist production as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.