Rural Power Systems Inventory & Production Associate Davis, CA · Full time

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At RPS, we’re solar-powered and people-powered! Every pump that leaves our warehouse means one less generator or power line—and cleaner, safer access to water. It supports healthier animals, plants, and people while boosting the resilience, independence, and self-sufficiency of rural families and communities. We’re mission-driven, impact-focused, and yes—we’re as cool as it sounds. We help folks across the country pump water sustainably, from off-grid ranches to remote homesteads. We're a team of tinkerers, builders, customer champions, and adventurers who take pride in solving real-world problems with clean technology. No corporate fluff, just honest work that matters.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Being proficient with MRPEasy or similar platform and owning the production schedule - building, updating, and aligning it to demand forecasts, sales data, and available materials, equipment and labor.
• Coordinate the flow, storage, and movement of materials across the warehouse so production runs smoothly and on time, including incoming product receiving with a 24 hour turnaround.
• Monitor inventory levels for raw materials and finished goods, taking proactive action to prevent shortages, overages, and disruptions, ensuring availability ahead of manufacturing needs.
• Create, monitor and close manufacturing orders in MRP, ensuring finished products are ship ready.
• Perform regular cycle counts and full physical counts to ensure system accuracy and clean, reliable inventory data with 99% accuracy.
• Maintain organized, clearly labeled inventory control and take action in partnership with procurement to resolve out-of-stock delays or mis-shipments, supporting a great customer experience.
• Investigate discrepancies with curiosity and precision, identifying root causes and partnering with teams to correct and prevent future issues.
• Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service and Production teams to keep information aligned and workflows connected.
• Work directly with Production & Fulfillment teams to prioritize manufacturing orders.
• Troubleshoot production delays or bottlenecks, escalate when needed, and help remove barriers to keep schedules on track
• Review customer orders and internal order needs to prevent out of stock issues, mis-shipments and timeline risks.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, and Production teams to help keep everyone aligned. Flag production delays or bottlenecks early, escalate when needed, and help remove barriers to keep things moving.
• Pitch in where it counts: Support when other tasks as they arise—because we’re a hands-on team that wins together.
• High-five your teammates when another generator bites the dust

What You Bring

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse inventory control.
• You're excited about work that directly impacts people’s lives and our planet. 
• You take pride in doing quality work, staying organized, and being a reliable part of a team. 
• You’re energized by active, hands-on roles where you can keep things moving and solve small problems as they come up. 
• You’re comfortable with tools, boxes, and a little dust—and you care that your work makes a difference. 
• A sharp eye for detail and a genuine drive to keep things accurate and organized
• Clear, proactive communication.  You keep the right people informed without being asked.
• Whether you’re loading a pallet or helping a customer pick up their order, you bring a good attitude, attention to detail, strong communication and a team-first mindset every day.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working on your feet and staying active throughout the day
• Have experience in a warehouse environment in shipping/receiving, fulfillment, or similar physical work
• Are dependable, punctual, and take pride in doing things right the first time
• Like organizing, tidying, and keeping things running smoothly
• Communicate clearly, collaborate naturally, and help teams move from chaos to clarity with practical, people-first solutions
• Get excited about helping customers, solving problems, and supporting a mission
• Think rural resilience, off-grid living, and clean energy are just plain cool
• Believe in rural resilience and clean technology
• Want to be part of a team where mission isn’t a buzzword—it’s the reason

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Benefits: 401K match, health care, paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, and pet insurance.
• Unique Perks: Off-grid and volunteer PTO days, triple-your-impact donation matching, and AAA Roadside Assistance membership.
• Vibrant Culture: Unlimited coffee, regular parties, delicious food, karaoke nights, and a fun-loving team spirit.
• Work-Life Balance: We operate Monday through Friday, keeping weekends sacred for rest and family time.
• Farm Fresh Goodness: Enjoy our company garden, and meet our resident chickens and ducks—fresh veggies and eggs are on us!

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in rewarding work that matters. Compensation for this role is $24.00/hour, depending on experience.

We know great candidates sometimes don’t tick every box—if you’re excited about the role and our mission, we’d still love to hear from you.