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Inventory & Operations SpecialistFormic • Woodridge, IL, US
Inventory & Operations Specialist

Inventory & Operations Specialist

Formic • Woodridge, IL, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Inventory & Operations Specialist

As an Inventory Specialist at Formic Technologies, you'll play a key role in ensuring our warehouse operations are streamlined, accurate, and efficient. From receiving and organizing shipments to supporting order fulfillment and inventory control, this role ensures we always have the right parts, in the right place, at the right time. You'll work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and other departments to maintain optimal stock levels, support automation deployment timelines, and ensure our inventory system is current and organized.

As Inventory & Operations Specialist, you will :

Order Fulfillment

  • Support the accurate and timely packing and shipping of customer and internal orders (shipping spare parts, supplies, etc.)
  • Manage needs and ensure they are fulfilled and cleared promptly.
  • Proactively assist with staging, labeling, and kitting for internal engineering or customer-bound components.

Receiving and Warehouse Operations

  • Ensure wholesale deliveries are received, inspected, and documented correctly.
  • Sort, organize, and deliver inbound shipments to proper locations or responsible personnel.
  • Crate, uncrate, and palletize items when needed.
  • Maintain a clean, organized warehouse with all products neatly sorted and stored by date and category.
  • Operate forklift to move inventory as needed.
  • Inventory Management

  • Perform scheduled cycle counts and recounts using the Inventory Recount Tool or CMMS system.
  • Identify and report low-stock or out-of-stock items; communicate issues promptly to the internal team.
  • Order parts and materials as needed from a variety of suppliers.
  • Keep all inventory areas tidy and properly labeled to maintain accurate tracking and audit readiness.
  • Collaborate with engineering and customer success teams to ensure availability of spare parts and high-usage items.
  • Off-site customer spares : Coordinate and help deliver on off-site spares needs for customers.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to optimize warehouse layout and inventory flow.
  • Support project managers, FSEs, and engineers by preparing components or equipment for upcoming jobs.
  • Assist with the implementation of warehouse technology and systems integrations as needed.
  • Assist in the coordination efforts of domestic and international logistics for freight.
  • Assist in the coordination efforts of onsite and offsite storage of automation equipment in preparation for deployment.
  • Proactively support all Formic teams by owning miscellaneous tasks that arise in our Woodridge facility as needed.

    What makes you a great fit :

  • 2+ years experience in warehouse, inventory, or fulfillment roles (robotics or manufacturing environments is ideal).
  • Comfortable using inventory systems (e.g., MaintainX, SAP, Salesforce, Airtable, Excel, Google Sheets, Slack or similar platforms).
  • Forklift certified (preferred) or willing to obtain certification.
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on feet for extended periods.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in communicating stock or system issues.
  • Able to work onsite (5 days / week) in our Woodridge, IL facility.
  • You have a current, valid driver's license and access to your own personal vehicle (note that Formic will provide reimbursement for mileage driven for any work-related travel)
  • We're building a company from the ground up, so every single person we hire has a massive impact on our team, culture, and ability to accomplish our mission. While each individual brings their own unique skills and perspectives to Formic, we look for people who share our vision and act in alignment with our Operating Principles.

  • Fearless Optimism : You share our ambitious vision of what we can accomplish. You're aware of the challenges we will face as a startup doing new things in an old space, but you're energized by the incredible opportunity we have to drive change for our customers, and for the manufacturing industry at large.
  • Factories First : You have a strong customer focus, no matter who your customer is. You seek to make things easier and better for our customers, even if it makes your job a little harder.
  • Today, Not Tomorrow : There are always plenty of projects to tackle in a startup, but you prioritize, take accountability for work, and have a bias toward action.
  • Be Right Often : You don't do things just because that's how they've always been done. You keep looking for ways to improve, seek out feedback along the way, and back your decisions up with data.
  • Made of Rubber : Just like rubber, when you fall you bounce back up. You know there's going to be a lot of challenge and change in our work ahead but you are adaptable, resilient, and ready to thrive through it all.
  • Good Baton Passes : You work with a desire to make things easier and better for your team members. You use empathy to understand the needs and goals of others and support each other so Formic can be successful together.
  • Equal Opportunity

    Formic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to careers@formic.co.

    AI Use

    At Formic, fairness and transparency are at the heart of our hiring process. We use AI-powered tools in some interviews to help our teams evaluate candidate responses, but all final hiring decisions are made by humans. You can learn more about how AI is used in our recruitment process by reviewing our AI Hiring Disclosure linked here.

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