Materials engineer Jobs in Berkeley, CA

As a Materials and Logistics Coordinator at Anthro Energy, you will keep materials moving through our Alameda facility so that Anthro's lithium-ion polymer electrolyte and battery cells get where they need to go. This hands-on role receives and stores incoming materials, keeps inventory accurate, handles routine purchasing and invoice processing, and payments tracking, and prepares and packs outbound shipments. A successful candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented and organized, comfortable working with chemicals and battery materials under established procedures, and will appreciate a fast-paced startup environment.

The Materials and Logistics Coordinator reports to the Global Supply Chain Lead and works closely with the logistics, production, quality, facilities and finance teams. You will execute day-to-day shipping, receiving, inventory and purchasing tasks by following established procedures. With training and certification, you will grow into preparing and signing dangerous goods shipments.

What you will do

• Prepare, pack, label and stage outbound shipments of chemicals, battery cells and samples, following approved shipping procedures and packaging instructions
• Book routine shipments and pickups with approved carriers, prepare packing lists and shipping labels, and track deliveries through to receipt
• Receive incoming materials, chemicals, cells, equipment and supplies; verify them against purchase orders and packing lists, document discrepancies or damage, route materials requiring inspection to quality, and notify requesters when their packages arrive
• Label and store materials in approved locations following chemical compatibility and storage requirements, and keep receiving and storage areas clean and organized
• Maintain accurate inventory records, perform cycle counts and periodic physical inventories, and flag shortages, discrepancies and expiring materials
• Keep shipping supplies and packaging materials stocked
• Create purchase orders from approved requests, route approvals, and issue POs to suppliers, and place routine orders through the company purchasing system within assigned approval limits
• Follow up on order confirmations, expected delivery dates and open orders
• Reconcile carrier and supplier invoices against shipment and receiving records, assign cost codes, submit invoices for payment, and pay authorized charges by company card within assigned limits.
• Track invoice approval and payment status with approvers and Finance, respond to supplier and carrier payment inquires, and keep PO, receiving, shipping and invoice records organized
• Coordinate with customs brokers on inbound international shipments, including TSCA certification and import documentation.
• Prepare dangerous goods shipments per approved procedures and, after completing DOT and IATA certification and company authorization, act as a certified dangerous goods shipper; escalate compliance questions and transport exceptions to the designated logistics lead.
• Follow site safety and hazardous materials procedures, use required PPE, and promptly report damaged parts or unsafe conditions.
• Work in-person, on-site at Anthro's facility in Alameda, CA

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in shipping and receiving, inventory control or material handling, ideally in a manufacturing, laboratory or chemical environment; a college degree is not required
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals or regulated materials under established procedures
• Willing to complete DOT 49 CFR and IATA dangerous goods certification; current certification is a plus
• Experience processing purchase orders or invoices in inventory, purchasing or ERP systems, with strong accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping
• Able to lift up to 50 lb.; forklift or pallet jack certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Experience with battery cells, specialty chemicals or laboratory supplies is a plus
• Reliable and organized, with strong accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping, good follow-through on routine tasks and good judgment on when to escalate

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range is $32-45 / hour.
• 15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents
• 401k with match
• Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy
• Diverse and inclusive work environment