Logistics Specialist

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About the Role

We are seeking an organized, proactive and detail oriented shipping, receiving and inventory logistics specialists that will be a core operations employee serving an office that is dedicated to developing cutting edge hardware and software technologies.

Unlike traditional distribution centers, our facility handles high-mix, custom designed components, expensive test equipment, sensitive electronic components, and custom engineering prototypes. You will ensure fast intake, accurate cataloging, rapid internal delivery, and flawless logistics tracking to keep all stakeholders aware of goods movements. 

Duties include preparing both outgoing and incoming shipments of parts, materials and supplies. The Logistics Specialist must make arrangements for all inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring that outbound goods are properly packaged, and must track all shipments on a regular basis so that internal stakeholders maintain accurate expectations for deliveries. Prepares all required shipping documents and optimizes cost/quality/delivery through utilization of the best carriers. The Logistics Specialist confirms physical shipments are matching shipping documents including bills of lading, commercial invoices, purchase orders and other documents.  

About the Work

• Manages the outbound and inbound of all products, materials, and supplies, including inventory and expensed materials
• Inspect & Process Inbound Shipments: Receive, unpack, and inspect incoming daily freight and parcel shipments (FedEx, UPS, DHL, freight carriers) for damage and order accuracy.
• Fast-Track Delivery to Labs: Ensure components, raw materials, PCB assemblies, and custom parts are logged into our system and delivered directly to specific engineering labs or individual engineers in a timely manner.
• Capital Equipment Intake: Properly record and tag incoming high-value lab equipment, tooling, and test rigs for asset management.
• Tracks and receives non-inventory transactions including consumable materials, office supplies, I.T. equipment and other materials
• Collaborates and communicates with external parties, such as logistics providers and customer service representatives, to ensure success of shipping activities.
• Space Organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized 60,000 sq. ft. receiving dock and central inventory room.
• Forklift & Pallet Operation: Safely operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, stackers) to unload freight trucks.
• Waste & Recycling: Manage cardboard, crate disposal, and electronic scrap recycling programs across the facility.
• Partner with commercial team members by handling shipping logistics for major projects, key customer accounts and engagements such as demos or trade shows.
• Optimizes shipment modes for HR and IT deliveries to other sites and remote employees. 
• Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries, verifies goods received, records receipt for accounts payable and inventory management, and reports damages/discrepancies to appropriate parties.
• Documents conditions of materials for outbound shipments to ensure that any goods damaged in transit are able to be proven as shipping damage
• Documents any damage to packaging of goods received, to facilitate 3rd party damage claims
• Supports other facilities and remote workers receiving, by handling ERP transactions and proper receipt recording for accounts payable.
• Reviews and audits master data relating to the shipment of 
• Coordinates inventory movements to and from carriers and 3PL partners as needed 
• Prepares shipments of batteries observing all hazardous materials guidelines
• Remains current on logistics industry regulations and certifications, especially pertaining to lithium-ion batteries.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform duties consistent with industry best practices and standard operating procedures
• Responsible for accurate shipping and receiving data in our MRP system 
• Provides backup support for inventory management, including counting and inventory movements as needed.
• Responsible for maintenance of critical shipping certifications and standards recognized by DOT and IATA for dangerous goods shipping.
• Maintains forklift trainer certification.
• Handles, stores and moves materials according to established storage  layout of future shipping & receiving areas.

About You

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control, ideally in a hardware, electronics, manufacturing, or engineering lab setting.
• Technical Aptitude: Comfortable working with Inventory ERP systems, barcoding software, and shipping platforms (FedEx ShipManager, UPS CampusShip, FreightWise).
• Generally, 4 or more years of related experience in logistics or supply chain functions. Ideally a first level university degree or equivalent experience. 
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk across a large  sq. ft. footprint throughout the day, and operate material handling equipment. 
• Strong understanding of logistics and procurement processes.
• Ability to work as part of a team and experience managing a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to share data and information via documents, spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Knowledge of and experience with MRP systems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement to solve complex issues.

Location

• This is an onsite position at our Pittsburgh office.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$80,000—$104,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
  • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
  • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies.  We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page.  If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered.  To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.