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Inventory & Operations SpecialistFormic • Woodridge, Illinois, USA
Inventory & Operations Specialist

Inventory & Operations Specialist

Formic • Woodridge, Illinois, USA
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who We Are :

At Formic were on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing and create more abundance in the world. We believe in continuing the American legacy of innovation by making automation accessible to all manufacturers and increasing their factory productivity by 10x.

Built upon deep expertise in robotics and manufacturing our unique full service automation solutions combine the best automation technology software and analysis tools for manufacturers with best in class uptime support and maintenance services. We are creating a new era of supercharged efficiency and competitiveness for US manufacturers.

As the world faces growing pressure from tariffs rising costs and labor shortages Formic is uniquely positioned as the industry leading solution to overcome these challenges. Fueled by our vision for a re-industrialized domestic supply chain everything we do is aimed at growing Made in America products. And were growing fast - achieving 7x growth in production hours YoY.

Supporting us in our mission with investments thus far totaling over $60 million are backers including Lux Capital Initialized Capital Blackhorn Ventures Mitsubishi HC Capital NA and CEOs and founders of multiple Fortune 50 companies.

About the position :

As an Inventory Specialist at Formic Technologies youll 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. Youll 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 drivers license and access to your own personal vehicle (note that Formic will provide reimbursement for mileage driven for any work-related travel)
  • Our Total Rewards

    At Formic we believe you perform your best when youre supported in caring for yourself and your loved ones. Thats why weve thoughtfully designed a comprehensive benefits and perks package for our full-time U.S.-based team members including :

    Equity in Formic : Own a meaningful stake in a fast-growing Series A startup backed by leading global investors

    Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage : 99% covered Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans with 75% coverage for dependents provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Guardian

    Additional Fully Covered Insurance Benefits : FSA & DCFSA Life Insurance Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability through Guardian all 100% employer-paid

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Fully funded by Formic and provided via Guardian offering support when you need it most

    Paid Parental Leave : Generous parental leave to support our employees and their growing families

    Company-sponsored 401(k) : Invest in your future with our company-backed retirement savings plan

    Home Office Stipend : A one-time allowance for fully remote employees to set up your ideal at-home or on the road work environment

    Monthly Cell-Phone Reimbursement : Monthly stipend toward phone and internet expenses

    Flexible Time-Off : Take the time you need when you need it supported by our flexible PTO policy

    Paid Company Holidays : Celebrate important dates with paid time off

    Compensation Philosophy

    Formics compensation packages - including salaries and equity - are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a critical part of our mutual investment : when Formic succeeds so do you.

    Final compensation packages are carefully customized based on candidate preference for cash and equity balance experience geographic location and market considerations. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will significantly impact our organization. Were open to meaningful discussions about compensation structure to secure exceptional team members.

    The anticipated base pay range for this position is detailed below.

    Base Salary Range : $28 - $40 USD

    What we look for :

    Were 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. If this sounds like you Formic could be the place for you!

  • Fearless Optimism : You share our ambitious vision of what we can accomplish. Youre aware of the challenges we will face as a startup doing new things in an old space but youre 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 dont do things just because thats how theyve 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 : Justlike rubber when you fall you bounce back up. You know theres 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 persons merit business needs and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles please reach out to .

    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.

    Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Financial Services,Information Technology,Cost Control,Corporate Risk Management,Law

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 28 - 40

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