Job description
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is an industry-leading battery metals and critical material technology development and commercialization company. Our Pilot Plant just outside of Reno, Nevada will be the first integrated implementation of our multi-step processing train for the full mechanical processing, physical separation, chemical extraction, and production of commercial-scale battery metals that will be resold back into the battery manufacturing supply chain to enact a low-cost, low environmental impact, and domestically sourced closed-loop circular economy.
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy at our recycling facility and offsite warehouse, covering raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished products. The Inventory Control Specialist will help with data collection and serve as a model for safety and operational excellence. Additionally, this role will provide support for shipping and receiving activities as required and will report directly to the Logistics Manager.
Requirements
- Leading a culture of safety compliance, especially regarding material handling equipment.
- Manage data and transactions within a Warehouse Management System and create reports to support management decision-making.
- Establish and model quality control mechanisms.
- Complete physical tasks as directed, including but not limited to pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, reaching, etc.
- Maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
- Managing the internal flow of raw material documentation and certificate creation.
- Developing and implementing cycle counts & root cause analysis to gather data to develop and improve training material.
- Conducts inventory cycle count and physical inventory programs.
- Compiles, verifies and reports daily and/or periodic statistical information to detect trends to improve and maintain the overall health of inventory.
- Research variances to determine the appropriate root cause, whether process or behavior and logs the information for operational review.
- Ensures compliance with inventory processes and procedures as well as compliance with contractual obligations.
- Maintains and communicates inventory accuracy or other metrics.
- Other duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
- Cycle count and fiscal year-end count experience.
- Internal auditing experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted.
- Experience operating a forklift or other pit equipment experience.
- Demonstrated safety track record.
- Skilled level of Microsoft Excel.
- Willing to travel during the week to ensure offsite warehouse compliance.
- Willingness to contribute at all levels of the organization and team.
- Must have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Shipping and receiving experience preferred
- Inventory control experience preferred.
- Leadership experience preferred.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods.
- Ability to walk throughout the plant.
- Ability to bend at the waist.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Ability to wear PPE, which includes but is not limited to the following: eye and face protection, hearing protection, respirators, and protective shoes and shoe coverings.
- Must have 20/20 or corrected vision.
- Ability to perform repetitive duties.
- Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals for extended periods.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Parental Leave
- Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
- Stock options
- 401(K)
- Flexible paid time off
Expected Pay Range
$20/hr - $25/hr
Compensation for this position may vary based on a number of individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package may also include additional components such as bonus, equity, and benefits, which will be detailed upon offer of employment.
American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About American Battery Technology Company
Company Overview
American Battery Technology Company (publicly traded on Nasdaq under ticker ABAT)
HeadquartersReno, NV, United States
Founded2011
SizeApproximately 190 employees in 2026 (source: finance.yahoo.com). Revenue of $21.7 million in fiscal 2026 and $4.3 million in fiscal 2025 (source: americanbatterytechnology.com, investors.americanbatterytechnology.com)
What They Do
American Battery Technology Company specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries and the development of proprietary technologies to extract battery-grade critical minerals including lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper, aluminum, and graphite (source: investors.americanbatterytechnology.com, finance.yahoo.com). Their core business focuses on creating domestic supply chains for battery materials through both recycling and primary extraction methods, targeting critical materials needed for electric vehicles, stationary energy storage, and consumer electronics (source: americanbatterytechnology.com, linkedin.com). The company operates a lithium-ion battery recycling plant with an initial capacity of 20,000 metric tons per year and plans to scale a second facility to 100,000 metric tons annually (source: americanbatterytechnology.com). Additionally, ABTC develops solar PV and battery energy storage systems integrated with its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, which leverages proprietary extraction technologies (source: linkedin.com). Their target markets include battery manufacturers, EV supply chains, grid storage providers, and consumer electronics companies requiring battery-grade materials (source: americanbatterytechnology.com, linkedin.com). Their competitive edge lies in combining recycling with primary extraction technologies, in-house innovation, and a strong focus on domestic sourcing of critical battery metals (source: americanbatterytechnology.com, investors.americanbatterytechnology.com).
Projects & Track Record
American Battery Technology Company's primary operating asset is its battery recycling facility located in McCarran, Nevada, which has been the main driver of its revenue growth in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 (source: finance.yahoo.com, investors.americanbatterytechnology.com). The company also controls the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, encompassing 517 lode claims over approximately 10,700 acres, which is recognized as one of the largest known lithium deposits in the United States with 2.73 million tonnes of proven and probable lithium reserves (source: investors.americanbatterytechnology.com). This project is advancing toward commercial-scale extraction, with technical oversight roles spanning from laboratory concept through construction and commissioning (source: linkedin.com). The company’s operational footprint includes additional facilities at UNR Labs and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC), reinforcing its Nevada-centric development and operations network (source: americanbatterytechnology.com). ABTC’s partnerships include collaboration with the United States Advanced Battery Consortium, highlighting its integration into key industry initiatives for battery materials commercialization (source: finance.yahoo.com).
Recent Developments
In September 2025, American Battery Technology Company reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $4.3 million, representing a remarkable 1,149% increase from fiscal 2024, primarily driven by the ramp-up of its battery recycling facility (source: investors.americanbatterytechnology.com). The following year, in September 2026, the company announced fiscal 2026 revenue of $21.7 million, a 407% increase over the previous year, attributed to higher throughput at the recycling plant, increased byproduct production, and improved pricing (source: americanbatterytechnology.com). The company maintains an active investor relations calendar with quarterly and full-year financial reporting scheduled through 2026 (source: investors.americanbatterytechnology.com). In governance updates, September 2025 saw the addition of Lavanya Balakrishnan to the board and its audit, compensation, and governance committees following the resignation of Sherif Marakby (source: stocktitan.net). Furthermore, new two-year employment agreements were approved effective July 1, 2026 for CEO Ryan Melsert, CFO Alejandro Flores Arteaga, and COO Steven Wu, ensuring leadership continuity (source: stocktitan.net). Recruitment efforts in 2025 included senior technical program management roles focused on the commercial-scale buildout of the Tonopah Flats project (source: linkedin.com).
Working There
American Battery Technology Company hires across a broad range of technical and operational roles including engineering, operations, IT, manufacturing, process engineering, metallurgy, technical program management, and research and development (source: linkedin.com). Recent job postings have featured positions such as Technical Program Manager, IT Administrator Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer, Chemical Process Engineer, Production Controls Engineer, and Quality Technician, with many roles based in Reno or tied to the Tonopah Flats project (source: linkedin.com, linkedin.com). A 2026 posting for Manager, Metallurgical Engineering described a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two remote, emphasizing collaboration across R&D teams and process optimization to achieve battery-grade material specifications (source: rejobs.org). The company’s culture appears highly technical and innovation-driven, with leadership centered on CEO/CTO Ryan Melsert, COO Steven Wu, CFO Alejandro Flores Arteaga, and other functional leads in communications, legal, policy, and geology (source: finance.yahoo.com).
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