Warehouse & Manufacturing Technician Contractor

Help Us Tackle The Growing Wildfire Crisis With The Latest Advancements In Ai And Iot

The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfireswith longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster windsnew ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respondpreventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.

About Pano: We are a 175+ person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up, headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safelywith the right equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordinationso that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points, as well as satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence.

Pano AI has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative AI Companies in 2023, and as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2026 ranking #1 in the Sustainability category. The company was also named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 and identified by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024. Pano AI has been featured in leading publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC.

The company serves dozens of government and enterprise customers across 16 U.S. states, five Australian states, and British Columbia, Canada, and currently monitors more than 50 million acres of land worldwide. It has raised $89 million in venture capital from investors including Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures.

The Role

We're looking for a Warehouse & Manufacturing Technician Contractor (40 hrs per week / 12 month contract) to support our operations and manufacturing teams with warehouse logistics, inventory organization, and product preparation for field installations.

This role will assist with receiving inventory, stocking materials, picking and packing shipments, and maintaining organized inventory in our warehouse and inventory management systems. The position will also support light manufacturing and testing activities as needed.

You'll work closely with a small team responsible for ensuring materials and equipment are organized, available, and ready for deployment, helping improve inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency as we scale operations. *Must be in office 5 days per week - SF Headquarters

What You'll Do

• Receive incoming shipments and verify inventory against purchase orders and packing slips
• Open boxes, inspect materials, label parts, and organize inventory within the warehouse
• Stock and restock parts and materials in designated storage locations
• Assist with picking, packing, and preparing shipments for field installations
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse and work areas
• Perform cycle counts and support inventory audits to improve inventory accuracy
• Assist with inventory updates and adjustments in inventory management software
• Support warehouse organization and preparation for upcoming inventory system improvements
• Assist with product assembly, packaging, and preparation for shipment when needed
• Support testing and preparation of equipment prior to field deployment
• Help coordinate shipping and receiving activities with various carriers
• Maintain accurate documentation for inventory, shipping, and receiving activities
• Identify inventory discrepancies or operational issues and escalate when needed
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, manufacturing, or similar hands-on environment
• Experience with receiving, stocking, picking, packing, or shipping logistics
• Familiarity with inventory management software (Fishbowl, NetSuite, SAP, etc.) preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift and move boxes and materials as required in a warehouse environment
• Comfort working with spreadsheets and basic computer tools (Google Sheets, Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work independently and manage ad hoc operational tasks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills