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Materials Handler

Kairos Power

Oak Ridge, TN

Full Time

Posted November 5, 2026

$70k - $85k· Est.

Nuclear Energy

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Job Description

Kairos Power is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler who will work under the supervision of the Senior Director, Supply Chain & Procurement or his designate.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing lists.
Accurately label, store, and organize raw materials, finished products, and parts in designated locations.
Move and stage materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in accordance with training and established safety procedures.
Maintain accurate inventory records and perform cycle counts as scheduled.
Pull, pack, and prepare materials for manufacturing and/or outbound shipments, ensuring proper tracking records.
Participate in material preparation, staging for shipping, and return-to-stock activities.
Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages or overages to the supervisor or planner.
Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards in the warehouse and receiving area.
Assist with the physical unloading of freight and loading of shipments using appropriate equipment and safety procedures.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including material traceability and adherence to internal quality assurance (QA) procedures; promptly report any hazards, safety incidents or equipment malfunctions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, site operations, R&D, receiving, shipping, and procurement teams to optimize material flow and lead times.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment
Basic computer skills and experience with inventory management systems or spreadsheets
Valid forklift operator certification or ability to obtain certification
Ability to operate motor vehicles and be insured on company vehicles
Experience in material handling, shipping and receiving, or inventory control is preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment with formal quality assurance, documentation, and material traceability requirements is preferred.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles or 5S practices is preferred.
Completion of relevant coursework or a certificate program in logistics, supply chain operations, or a related field at a technical school or community college preferred.
Occasionally requires overtime
Occasionally requires working weekends
Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timeline
Work Environment - Location: Kairos Power, Oak Ridge, TN. - Typical shift: First shift, FT - May require overtime, weekends, or shift changes based on production schedules.
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Benefits & Perks

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810