Blue River Technology

We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers – farmers, construction crews, and foresters - to implement safer and more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff – pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task - leads to big gains.

Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research and development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to create technical breakthroughs in industries like agriculture and construction.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, this mission-driven team is eager to define the new frontier of robotics. We constantly ask hard questions, rapidly iterate, and get our boots in the field to figure it out. We won’t give up until we’ve made a tangible and positive impact on the planet!

Summary

Our See & Spray Team is looking for a highly motivated Inventory Specialist to deliver the promise of Precision Agriculture to the world’s farm fields. In this role, you will collaborate with our team in the development, testing, and optimization of hardware systems that power our agricultural and construction equipment. We tackle our objectives with multi-functional engineering teams. Our team is empowered to figure out how to overcome challenges, and plan and prioritize work – everyone is a key contributor.

• Employment Type: Temporary contract (6-month contract)
• Work Location: On-site in Santa Clara, CA.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Responsibilities

The primary job responsibilities include the following:

• Develop inventory control processes and documentation.
• Conduct regular audits to verify the accuracy of inventory.
• Assist with item identification, shipment coordination, and finding alternative components when requested items are out of stock.
• Navigate the Airtable inventory system to locate items, determine item owners, log transactions/team transfers, and update quantities accurately.
• Ensure that inventory space is kept organized and that box quantity labels and locations are up to date and accurate.
• Receive new items into inventory, assign serial numbers, print labels, and shelve items appropriately.
• Cross-reference items with purchase orders for correct team assignment.
• Monitor the inventory space to deter unauthorized item retrieval.
• Track supply quantities and collaborate with teams to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Manage bulk orders and coordinate with purchasing and vendors to ensure that the correct items are ordered.
• Oversee overstock inventory, manage items stored in the garage, and monitor inventory levels in both spaces.
• Assist with any preliminary assembly work before systems are stored in inventory.
• Fulfill daily inventory requests onsite from 9 AM to 5 PM, ensuring orders placed between 9 AM and 3 PM are completed within 1 hour.

Required Experience and Skills

• 3 or more years of technician experience with a strong background in inventory management.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Microsoft Office products.
• Inventory tracking and management.
• System debugging and testing.
• Experience with design and manufacture of inventory systems.
• Passionate about agriculture.

Blue River offers competitive compensation for temporary positions. This role is expected to pay $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer a collaborative and supportive environment. Our Santa Clara office features flexible work hours, subsidized lunches, and a team excited about solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology.

At Blue River, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.