Proterra offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where our employees can thrive personally and professionally. With cutting-edge facilities and groundbreaking projects, Proterra offers unique opportunities to grow, collaborate, and lead transformative change in the electrification of heavy-duty transportation and equipment.

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our battery solutions to our people, where we create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to drive change for the earth. Here at Proterra we strive to foster a culture of inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging bold ideas, allowing our employees to bring their full selves to work. Our employees benefit from competitive total rewards packages, and opportunities to develop professionally.

Position Overview:

The Warehouse Associate supports daily warehouse and materials operations by receiving, storing, picking, kitting, and shipping materials to meet production and business needs. This role maintains accurate inventory records, performs cycle counts, prepares outbound shipments, and ensures proper material organization and documentation. The Warehouse Associate follows safety, quality, and 5S standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material flow, inventory accuracy, and a safe, efficient warehouse environment.

About the Role – You will:

• Receive inbound materials, verify quantities and documentation, and complete put‑away activities per established procedures
• Pick, kit, and issue materials to internal departments or production areas based on requests and schedules
• Prepare outbound shipments, including packaging, labeling, and completing required shipping documentation
• Maintain accurate inventory records through system transactions, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution
• Perform daily and periodic cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities
• Assist in investigating inventory variances and support corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Maintain bin locations, material organization, and warehouse layout accuracy
• Track and report material shortages, non‑moving or obsolete inventory, and damaged items
• Support kitting and staging of materials to ensure timely delivery to workstations
• Maintain organized files and records for receiving, shipping, and inventory documentation
• Follow 5S, safety, and warehouse best practices to ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Collaborate with team members to maintain continuous workflow and meet operational goals
• Perform other warehouse or materials-related duties as assigned

Your Experience Includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or materials environment
• Basic computer skills and experience working in inventory or ERP systems preferred
• Experience using pallet jacks, dollies, and similar material‑handling equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable, team‑oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work in confined or large warehouse spaces
• Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with variable temperatures
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Flexibility to work varying shifts or overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory systems or barcode scanning devices
• Familiarity with 5S or Lean warehouse practices
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or production environments

Designed and assembled in the United States, Proterra’s innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density, durability, performance and safety systems – enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

Proterra’s battery technology offers industry-leading energy density, safety systems, and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer, South Carolina, Proterra® batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better, more sustainable world.

Location: Greer, SC

Travel: <0 - 10%

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. There is no immigration sponsorship available for this role (ex: H1-B, OPT, CPT, TN or any other employment sponsorship).

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).