Redwood Materials is an American clean energy company headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, focused on securing domestic supplies of critical battery materials and providing large-scale energy storage solutions. The company recycles end-of-life batteries to recover lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper, creating one of the largest domestic sources of these critical minerals in the United States. Its operations support the broader transition away from reliance on foreign supply chains for materials essential to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Through its Redwood Energy division, the company designs, integrates, and deploys large-scale energy storage systems for data centers and the national grid, utilizing both new and repurposed batteries to deliver cost-effective solutions. Redwood Materials partners with major automotive, technology, and energy companies including Volkswagen Group of America, Panasonic, GM Ultium Cells, Toyota, BMW, Amazon, Volvo, and Southern Company, reflecting its central role in the emerging domestic battery supply chain. Founded by former Tesla Chief Technology Officer JB Straubel, Redwood Materials was established with the mission of building a circular economy for batteries, reducing waste, lowering the carbon footprint of energy storage, and strengthening American energy independence. The company holds ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, underscoring its commitment to occupational health, safety, and environmental management standards.
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Production Associate, Energy Storage
This role supports daily production operations by moving materials, assembling components, and preparing finished goods for shipment. You’ll work on a continuously running production line, using equipment and systems to keep materials flowing safely and efficiently while meeting quality and output goals.
Shift:
Full-time, Monday–Friday (initial schedule). This role will transition to a multi-shift operation (including nights and weekends) as production ramps. Flexibility to support different shifts is required.
Responsibilities will include:
- Operate and train on production and powered industrial equipment, including forklifts.
- Pick, stage, and load materials and inventory to support production flow.
- Maintain accurate data and system transactions within manufacturing systems.
- Execute production processes to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Operate safely at all times, following proper use of production and material-handling equipment.
- Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to keep production running smoothly.
- Follow all company policies related to safety, quality, attendance, and workplace conduct.
- Work in an electrostatic discharge (ESD) controlled environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
- Experience in electronic assembly and/or troubleshooting preferred.
- Strong critical thinking and time management skills.
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with changing priorities.
- Experience using scanners, label printers, and other IT/OT equipment.
- Strong hazard recognition and commitment to safe work practices.
- Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Physical Requirements:
- Stand for extended periods (more than 80% of the shift)
- Stoop, bend, push, pull and perform repetitive physical tasks
- Operate and train on equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other specialized machinery
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Working Conditions:
- Role includes work in indoor and outdoor environments
- Exposure to loud noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures, including heat and cold
- May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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