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Solar Warehouse Associate (Bay Area) Oakland, CA

Grid Alternatives Family • Full-time • 2m ago

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Experienced

Full Time

Not Specified

Up to 25%

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

About GRID Alternatives:

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color.GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.

Our vision: a transition to clean, renewable energy that includes and benefits everyone.

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.

Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 9 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua, Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 350 and growing!

We are looking for a full-time Warehouse Associate to assist the Construction team in maintaining equipment supply levels (ordering, stocking/organizing), receiving, and installation preparation (collecting, organizing and packing the specific equipment for each project). This is an exciting opportunity for construction related logistical experience, resume and network building, and exposure to all aspects of solar installation process.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead warehouse inventory management and organization (includes ordering and receiving equipment)
Maintain a clean and professional warehouse
Lead in preparing equipment for Installations (with support from Solar Installation Supervisors when available)
Responsible for unloading and reorganizing of tools and supplies after installations
Manage detailed inventory management in Salesforce CRM database
Responsible for receiving
Assist with or lead in ordering equipment and inventory level management
Assist installations of solar electric systems with crews of volunteers and/or job trainees
Make equipment pickups and deliveries

Other responsibilities may include hardware store runs, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income families.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 50 lbs as well as be on your feet all day
Solid computer skills
Comfortable working as part of a team
Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to rapidly growing organization
Excellent communication skills (ability to work with volunteers and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
Valid drivers license and clean driving record
Some travel outside the Bay Area required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• General construction and/or solar PV experience and skills or prior warehouse or inventory management experience

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR certification

• Valid Forklift Operator Certification

• Passion for sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place

• Experience in training and/or working with volunteers

Office Location

The majority of the work will be at our warehouse and office located in Oakland. Some of the work for this position may be conducted at construction and residential sites located throughout the greater Bay Area.

Travel and Work Schedule

This position will typically be Monday-Friday 7AM - 3PM or 8AM - 4PM and may require occasional work on weekends as well as travel to job sites throughout the greater Bay Area. GRID Alternatives provides travel reimbursement, but applicant must hold a valid driver license.

Start Date As soon as possible.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position, compensation commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off, up to 12 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403B retirement plan, Employee Assistance program, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD&LTD, and yearly Professional Development funds to further education up to $600.

To Apply:

Submit both a resume and a cover letter describing your interest at www.gridalternatives.org/work-at-grid. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.

GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Women, reentry individuals, and people of color are urged to apply.