Facilities Logistics Coordinator -- KEWDC5882401

Position Overview

Labs is developing new technologies and solutions for the future of last-mile delivery. The Mechanical Engineering team builds and tests prototypes, and this role helps keep the shop, workspace, equipment, materials, and day-to-day logistics organized and running smoothly.

The Facilities & Logistics Associate will be the main point of contact for the Labs shop. This person will manage shipping and receiving, organize tools and materials, coordinate facilities needs, support vendors, and help maintain a safe and productive work environment.

This is a hands-on, on-site operations role that is ideal for someone who is organized, practical, proactive, and comfortable working in a workshop or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Shipping & Receiving: Manage daily shipping and receiving activities at the shop. Answer the shop door and receive incoming deliveries. Sign for packages and ensure deliveries reach the correct employees or teams. Prepare and ship materials, equipment, and parts as needed. Coordinate shipments between offices and Labs locations.
• Shop & Workspace Organization: Keep the shop, entryway, and work areas clean, organized, and professional. Ensure tools, parts, equipment, and materials are stored safely and logically. Help maintain an efficient workspace for engineers and designers. Identify and address organization or workspace issues proactively.
• Facilities Support: Coordinate with the Facilities team on day-to-day operational needs. Assemble furniture and support basic workspace setup activities. Schedule and coordinate vendor services. Arrange the safe disposal of batteries, solvents, and other hazardous materials. Serve as the primary point of contact with Facilities Management. Help resolve facility and workspace issues quickly.
• Engineering & Operations Support: Support the Concept Engineering team with hands-on operational tasks. Assist with special projects, shop improvements, and other day-to-day needs. Help ensure engineers and designers have the materials, equipment, and workspace they need. Take ownership of unexpected or "odd job" tasks that help keep the shop operating efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Comfortable working in a shop, workshop, or engineering environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Able to work effectively with engineers, facilities teams, vendors, and other employees
• Resourceful and comfortable solving day-to-day operational problems
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and functional workspace
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Able to drive between Oakland and other Bay Area offices when needed
• Must meet the required MVR standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or facilities operations
• Experience safely handling or disposing of hazardous materials such as batteries and solvents
• Hands-on experience with light assembly, furniture assembly, shop organization, or general maintenance support
• Experience coordinating with facilities, vendors, or operations teams
• Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, workshop, laboratory, or prototype environment