Inventory Specialist

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CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world‑class multi‑disciplinary engineers come to build mission‑critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission‑focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real‑world solutions.

You will be responsible for receiving incoming orders, inventory and shipping operations as we continue to grow. You will work closely with management and production technicians, ensuring the right hardware arrives at the production line when it is needed for integration. Your day‑to‑day operations will include performing receiving operations and inventory integrity, kitting hardware for our production line and shipping support for our deployment teams.

• Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork.
• Check for damage and confirm correct part numbers, quantities and revisions.
• Receive all materials/packages and transact receipt in the ERP receiving system.
• Acknowledge and take receipt of all incoming materials and packages, identify receipt in ERP then transport to receiving inspection, stockroom or identified buyer/requestor.
• Verify that all materials are packaged and banded for transport, and assist with loading and unloading of trucks.
• Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts.
• Perform kitting operations for internal customers and external suppliers.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile incorrect system records with actual physical inventory.
• Support shipping operations by organizing pickups, packaging, and loading.

• 3+ years of receiving, shipping, and/or inventory experience.
• Experience operating a forklift, scissor lift, or cherry picker.
• Experience with and understanding in inventory and kitting processes.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Ability to lift to 35 lbs. unassisted.
• Experience with in the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for tracking inventory and inspection results.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Understanding of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems including previous experience going through an ISO 9001/AS9100 audit.

• Health Benefits:
  
  Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company.
• Additional benefits: life, FSA, HSA, 401(k) (+ Company match), and more.
• Our Perks: free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code.
• Compensation Components: competitive base salaries, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses.
• Company Size: 150 employees and counting.
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  About Us:
  
  We’re building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission‑focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world‑class engineers come to solve critical, real‑world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping, deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real‑world application, and our newly‑invented Coherence platform improves sensor performance and decision‑making in real‑time.
• We have raised $490M (including a $275M Series C at a $2B valuation) from prominent VC funds and investors including Accel, NEA, 8VC, and Valar. With a managing team that includes key drivers from Palantir, we are well‑positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date.

Base salary $28.00 – $32.00 per hour. The stated range reflects only base compensation and excludes additional earnings such as bonuses, equity, and benefits. Actual salary offers may vary based on experience, qualifications, and business considerations.