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# Inventory Associate at Kraken Kinetics

- **Company:** Kraken Kinetics
- **Location:** Whispering Pines, NC
- **Compensation:** $22–$26/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kraken-kinetics/08b20e6a-0465-4744-a58e-1dcb2d4ad50c

## Job description

## ABOUT KRAKEN KINETICS

Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges. Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most.

## POSITION SUMMARY

Location: On-site at our Pinehurst area facilities The Inventory Associate is a hands-on operational role responsible for managing outbound shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring materials move efficiently throughout the facility. This position plays a critical role in supporting Kraken Kinetics’ manufacturing and program execution by ensuring production materials and customer shipments are properly documented, organized, and transferred to the appropriate internal teams. The role works closely with production staff, program managers, and supply chain personnel to maintain smooth material flow from fabrication to final shipment. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and helps ensure that customer shipments and internal shipment of materials and components required for fabrication, testing, and program delivery are handled efficiently and documented accurately. This is a hands-on operational role, and candidates should be comfortable working in a warehouse or production environment and performing physical shipping and material handling tasks on a daily basis. We are looking for someone who takes pride in running organized, efficient operations and maintaining good communication and accurate material flow in support of critical manufacturing work.

## Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Outbound Logistics

- Package and prepare outbound shipments across three local Kraken Kinetics locations including packaging, labeling, documentation, and carrier coordination.
- Ensure products and materials are packaged appropriately to prevent damage during transport.
- Generate and maintain shipment documentation including packing slips, shipment logs, and tracking records.
- Inform internal customers (sales, customer service, etc) of shipment delays or issues due to carrier delays.
- Coordinate shipment pickups with commercial carriers and customer’s carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx, customer required freight providers).
- Verify shipment contents against internal documentation prior to release.

Inventory & Material Tracking

- Maintain accurate inventory records using Fishbowl/NetSuite inventory management software to move inventory between locations and confirm outbound shipments.
- Maintain shipment logs and tracking information for internal reference.
- Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and periodic inventory checks.
- Assist with movement of finished goods from production areas to shipping preparation areas.
- Ensure proper labeling and identification of materials within staging areas.
- Support receiving responsibilities when needed.

Operational Support & Facility Coordination

- Maintain shipping work areas in a clean and organized condition.
- Assist production staff with packaging and staging requirements when needed.
- Identify and report shipment discrepancies or damaged goods.
- Follow all company safety procedures and proper material handling practices.

## QUALIFICATIONS

Required

- 2+ of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or inventory management.
- Experience with inventory management systems or warehouse tracking software (Fishbowl experience preferred).
- Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and standard office software.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and tracking of materials and shipments.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with production staff and program managers.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and move throughout the facility for extended periods.

## Preferred

- Experience working in manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or technical production environments.
- Experience coordinating freight shipments or working with commercial carriers.
- Familiarity with inventory control procedures and warehouse organization.
- Experience supporting production teams in a fabrication or manufacturing setting.

## SALARY & BENEFITS

Kraken Kinetics is committed to offering a competitive compensation package to attract and retain top talent. This full-time, on-site non-exempt position offers an hourly range of $22-$26 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits included:

- Generous PTO policy
- Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents).
- Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
- Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Great teammates and well stocked snacks

## LIFE IN MOORE COUNTY, NC (PINEHURST AREA)

Kraken Kinetics is based in Moore County, North Carolina, home to Pinehurst, a nationally recognized destination offering an exceptional quality of life. Employees benefit from a low cost of living, minimal congestion, and a strong sense of community, with easy access to larger metropolitan areas, including Raleigh-Durham. Whether you're looking to accelerate your career or put down long-term roots, the Pinehurst area offers a compelling alternative to traditional tech and defense hubs. We are committed to supporting relocation for the right candidates. Watch what it’s like to live here: https://youtu.be/gXuJhhVhcn8

## EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kraken Kinetics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

## About Kraken Kinetics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kraken Kinetics provides mission-tailored kinetic solutions for modern weapon systems, focusing on unmanned and autonomous delivery platforms, to enhance warfighting capabilities for the U.S. Armed Forces and allies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (early stage, no disclosed funding)
- **Headquarters**: Moore County (Pinehurst), North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Brian Davis (Founder and President)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing (Aerospace & Defense)
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments, defense technology partners (B2G, B2B)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Definitive Lethality" – to create advanced kinetic solutions to defeat adversaries on the modern battlefield, making it their mission and responsibility as Americans to deliver definitive lethality.

## Products & Services
- **Safe and Arm Devices**: Purpose-built devices for unmanned/autonomous platforms, featuring triple independent arming switches, redundant safety mechanisms, environmental sensors, arming delay circuits, and flexible triggering criteria. Options range from low-voltage cost-effective to high-voltage MIL-STD compliant configurations.
- **Shaped Charge Warheads**: Focus explosive energy through a metal liner to produce a high-velocity jet capable of penetrating thick armor at defined standoff distances.
- **Explosively Formed Projectile (EFP) Warheads**: Engineered for significant penetration effects while being insensitive to standoff variability, circumventing enemy anti-armor countermeasures.
- **Thermobaric Warheads**: Effective against personnel and structures when delivered within the target.
- **Tungsten Fragmentation Warheads**: Tailored for delivery system and mission to balance fragment size, velocity, pattern density, and coverage area to neutralize materiel and personnel targets.
- **Reactive Material Warheads**: Optimal for thin-skinned materiel targets containing sensitive electronics or flammable materials.
- **Thermite Torch Payloads**: Bond to materiel targets, rapidly pierce up to several inches of steel, and initiate combustion events.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total employees – 21 (~244% YoY growth as of mid-2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available; clients include the U.S. Government, allies, and defense technology partners
- **Growth Signals**: Employee headcount grew from ~6 to 21 in about a year (+244% YoY); 11 active job postings (as of mid-2026); LinkedIn followers grew +187.6% YoY to ~4,843; multiple senior hires (Head of People, General Counsel, Head of IT, Director of Logistics, Director of Engineering, Head of Strategic Partnerships).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep DoD pedigree**: Leadership team originally formed the core of a government program that led the DoD into the era of kinetic drones, with over 40 years of combined experience in design, testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment of kinetic systems.
- **Rapid concept-to-deployment**: Proprietary design tools and empirically derived knowledge base allow swift progression from requirements analysis through model-build-test cycles to manufacturing.
- **Proven manufacturing focus**: Solutions are designed for manufacturing from the outset, enabling rapid scaling.
- **Broad warhead expertise**: In-house capability across multiple warhead types (shaped charge, EFP, thermobaric, fragmentation, reactive material, thermite torch) and safe/arm fuzing systems.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the organization (hiring across engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, recruiting, and account management).
- Expanding government and industry partnerships (active roles for Account Manager – Government Relations and Account Manager – Industry Relations).
- Continuing to develop next-generation kinetic solutions for unmanned and autonomous delivery platforms.
- Maintaining commercial agility while meeting MIL-STD compliance and operational security needs.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven work**: Directly contributes to national security and equipping U.S. forces and allies with advanced lethality.
- **Rapid growth environment**: Young company (founded 2023) with triple-digit headcount growth, offering early-stage impact and career acceleration.
- **Hybrid/In-Office flexibility**: Hybrid workspace in Pinehurst, NC; some roles are listed as in-office. Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
- **Tight-knit, expert team**: Small team (21 employees) with deep defense experience; employees come from backgrounds in aerospace, defense, and military (including USMC, AECOM, AEVEX, etc.).
- **Cross-functional exposure**: Roles span engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), manufacturing (Warhead Fabricator, Fulfillment Lead), quality (Quality Manager, Safety Manager), finance (Controller, Financial Analyst), and people operations (Recruiter, Head of People).

## Sources
1. [Kraken Kinetics Official Website](https://www.krakenkinetics.com/)
2. [Built In Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/kraken-kinetics)
3. [Built In Jobs Page](https://builtin.com/company/kraken-kinetics/jobs)
4. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kraken-kinetics)
5. [SignalHire Company Profile](https://www.signalhire.com/companies/kraken-kinetics)

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