Material Expediter

About the role

This position plays a crucial role in the shipping and receiving of material to and from Antarctica. The successful candidate must have the physical capabilities to stand for the full length of a shift, repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and adjust their body position for various physical tasks to include bending, stooping, kneeling, turning, and pivoting. Additionally, the candidate must hold a valid forklift operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Cookier for shipping and receiving of inbound and outbound material or cargo from various customers/suppliers and locations in a timely manner.
• Verify contents of shipment and ensure the correct material or cargo delivered matches the material or cargo requested.
• Properly package material based on material type and carrier restrictions, and prepare cargo for loading into a shipping container, commercial truck or onto an Air Force pallet and secure for shipment.
• Operate powered and non-powered material handling equipment in conjunction with daily duties.
• Ensure cargo tracking system is accurately updated after the material or cargo contents are identified and packed and actual dimensions are known.
• Stage material or cargo in the proper waiting area while awaiting transport via commercial air or surface.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with Material Expediting team members and Documentation team members.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and best practices to assist in promoting a culture of safety awareness among the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3+) years of diversified experience in a warehousing environment including experience shipping and receiving freight; experience in the transportation or supply industry is a plus.
• Experience with loading cargo into containers for ocean shipment; hazardous material handling certification is a plus.
• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Must be able to operate forklifts up to 10k or higher.
• Intermediate proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Must be in possession of or have the ability to possess a favorable public trust, or higher, adjudication.

Skills

• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

This position is covered by SCA guidelines. The minimum pay for this role will be at least $28.66 an hour.

Pay

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Schedule

This position will work on site at the Leidos location in Port Hueneme, CA.

Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.