# Materials Handler at Kairos Power

> Location unclear · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Akairospower%3A6225009004 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Kairos Power](https://alderhq.app/companies/kairos-power)
- Location text: Oak Ridge TN; Oak Ridge (KPTN)
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Oak Ridge TN; Oak Ridge (KPTN)")
- Posted: 2026-11-05 (3 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-06 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kairospower/jobs/6225009004

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

### Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

### Job Summary

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. Responsibilities include efficiently managing the receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials and supplies to support manufacturing, shipping and operations at the Kairos Power facility located in Oak Ridge, TN.

The role also requires promptly entering incoming shipments into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to ensure purchase order and inventory accuracy and identifying and resolving receiving and shipping issues as they arise.

This role requires strong communication, organizational skills, adherence to safety protocols, and a commitment to quality.

### 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.
### Required Qualifications

- 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
### Preferred Qualifications

- 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.
### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing lists, and hazardous material labels.
- Basic math skills for counting, weighing, and calculating quantities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to organize materials and maintain accurate inventory records and data entry.
- Ability to recognize and report hazards and follow established safety procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and coordinate material handling activities with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to resolve routine receiving, shipping, and inventory issues within established procedures and escalate issues when needed.

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