Warehouse Technician - Basket Materials, Inc.

Company Overview

Basket Materials is an early-stage Bay Area startup with a single mission: To accelerate the world’s transition to a circular economy by creating innovative solutions to collect, process, and return equipment and critical materials to the global supply chain. Our vision is to become the leading provider of recycled critical minerals by providing a single point-of-contact for the disposition of end-of-life and unused assets. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Technician to join our team onsite in Palo Alto. As a Warehouse Technician, you will be responsible for processing and sorting a wide range of electronics and commodities to ensure smooth and efficient recycling process in the facility. You will learn an incredible amount about different electronics and commodities: how they work, how they're disassembled, and how well they retain their value.

What's in it for you?

• Base pay: $20/hr // Overtime available
• Startup equity
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays + Sick Pay
• Healthcare, Dental
• 401K
• Free lunch
• Incredible Learning Journey

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort and test various electronics, equipment, materials, and commodities.
• Operate software to wipe and sanitize data-bearing devices.
• Disassemble obsolete equipment to optimize for recycling and material recovery.
• Research different consumer and industrial products to assess market value for resale.
• Follows all safety rules for warehouse including wearing of PPE – steel toe shoes, safety vest, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned including facility clear outs, onsite pickups, equipment assembly, etc. 

 Qualifications:

• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of computer and software systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask efficiently.
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day.
• Strong knowledge of electronic products, including computers, smartphones, home appliances, and consumer electronics is a plus.