Production & Inventory Assistant

About Protora

Protora is formerly C Speed . We build radar and surveillance systems that give military and government customers eyes on their airspace borders and critical sites. Our name draws from the Praetorian Guard elite soldiers whose job was to watch and protect . That history shapes our mission today: we take first watch so the people we protect dont have to . We are a growing company with a new brand and a clear direction. This role supports the day-to-day administrative inventory and production activities that help keep our Liverpool operations organized accurate and moving efficiently.

The Role

Protora is hiring a Production & Inventory Assistant to provide administrative and operational support for our production and inventory activities in Liverpool NY . This role is primarily focused on documentation data entry recordkeeping coordination and inventory support with additional hands-on assistance in shipping/receiving and light production or assembly as needed. The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented comfortable working with computer systems and data and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment .

What Youll Do

Maintain accurate production inventory warehouse and operational records and supporting documentation.

Enter update and reconcile information in inventory ERP/WMS and related business systems; assist with routine reports and data accuracy.

Prepare organize and maintain work orders inventory records shipping/receiving documents and other production-related files.

Support day-to-day coordination and communication of production and inventory activities following up on information materials and documentation as needed.

Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory transactions cycle counts reconciliations material movement and resolution of discrepancies.

Assist with receiving incoming materials verifying quantities and documentation stocking materials and maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing inventory.

Prepare shipping documentation and support packaging outbound shipments carrier coordination and related recordkeeping.

Help maintain an organized safe and efficient production and inventory area including materials supplies and workspaces.

Provide light hands-on production and assembly support as needed following established work instructions procedures and quality requirements.

Requirements

What You Bring

2 years of administrative operations production support inventory warehouse administration or related experience.

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook with comfort learning new systems and tools.

Experience with data entry recordkeeping documentation and maintaining accurate information.

Experience with inventory ERP WMS or similar business systems preferred.

Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assignments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative service-oriented approach.

Experience in inventory control shipping/receiving manufacturing or a production environment preferred ; hands-on assembly experience is a plus.

Comfort working in a combined office production and warehouse environment and providing hands-on operational support as needed.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to alternate between seated administrative work and standing/walking throughout the production and warehouse areas.

Ability to perform occasional hands-on production or assembly tasks requiring gripping repetitive motion and fine manipulation of small parts and tools.

Regular lifting carrying and positioning of up to 50 lbs. (e.g. components cartons subassemblies and supplies) with assistance or equipment for heavier items.

Exposure to typical warehouse conditions including variable temperatures and moderate noise.

Standard schedule is MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime during peak periods.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate : $23-$25 per hour commensurate with experience.

Benefits : Health dental and vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) Retirement plan package

Why Join Protora

Visible impact . Were small enough that your work gets seen and established enough that it matters at scale.

Real-world mission . What we build gets used by customers responsible for protecting people airspace borders and critical sites.

Work that supports people who protect others.

Ready To Join The Mission

Protora is always looking for talented professionals who want to do meaningful work with a team that treats every challenge like a mission. For more information about Protora please visit our website:

Protora provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Junior IC