Warehouse Operator

Who We Are

We are on a mission to become the leading Western supplier of high value rare earth magnets and critical minerals through a supply chain that supports the future state of energy, mobility, and national security. Our dynamic solution solves key domestic rare earth production challenges through optimizing margins, enhancing efficiency, minimizing costs and mitigating technical challenges.

Our early mover advantage positions us to become the first vertically integrated ex-China rare earth supply chain through substantial interest in the Round Top heavy rare earth, lithium and critical minerals deposit in West Texas, a rare earth separation facility with proven extraction methods, and development of the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals production facility, with scalable production capability. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading Western supplier.

What You Can Expect

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

Build Solutions

: If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways.

Deliver Quality

: When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, while keeping safety, quality and excellence at the forefront in everything we do.

Lead responsibly

: We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together

: Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations including receiving, material handling, inventory movement, staging of materials for production and inventory control. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring material availability for manufacturing, and sustaining a safe, organized warehouse environment. The Warehouse Operator works closely with warehouse leadership, production teams, and logistics partners to support efficient material flow throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and components.

- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.

- Move and store materials in designated warehouse locations according to inventory procedures.

- Pick, stage, and prepare materials for production and outbound shipments.

- Perform accurate data entry for inventory transactions in ERP/WMS systems.

- Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and variance resolution.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment.

- Conduct daily equipment and area inspections to ensure readiness and safety compliance.

- Follow all company safety policies, mandatory PPE requirements, and operational guidelines.

- Participate in 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

- Support cross-functional tasks and provide assistance to production as needed.

- Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- 1–3 years of warehouse, logistics, or material-handling experience (manufacturing environment preferred).

- Forklift experience required; forklift certification preferred.

- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.

- Basic computer skills (ERP systems, Excel, data entry).

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, walking, and bending.

- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial production workflows preferred.

- Knowledge of inventory control processes (receiving, cycle counts, stock rotation) preferred.

- Exposure to 5S and continuous improvement practices is a plus.

Work Environment

- Warehouse and manufacturing setting with varying temperatures and noise levels.

- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

- Mandatory PPE required per facility policy.

The work environment will be a mix of a typical warehouse environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site. Noise level: Normal warehouse, manufacturing and construction noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure. USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities USA Rare Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. For assistance applying for employment through this site due to disability, please contact Human Resources, hr@usare.com , to discuss reasonable accommodations.