Forklift Operator/Warehouse Technician
About The Position
About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team? Science and Technology Corporation is seeking a hands-on technician who enjoys working with equipment, organizing materials, and supporting engineers in an active warehouse and shop environment. This position supports engineering and fabrication teams by receiving metals and materials from vendors, moving materials with forklifts, preparing metal samples for laboratory testing, and helping keep the warehouse and shop organized and running efficiently. If you enjoy staying active, operating equipment, and working around fabrication and industrial materials, this is a unique opportunity to work on site at one of NASA’s premier research facilities. This position supports real aerospace research and engineering programs. The materials received, handled, and prepared through this role directly support engineers and technicians developing advanced aerospace hardware and research systems.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or material handling
- Experience operating forklifts or similar material handling equipment
- Ability to use basic shop tools such as grinders, snips, or cutting tools
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Ability to obtain and maintain NASA site access credentials
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification
- Experience working with metals or industrial materials
- Experience supporting technical, manufacturing, or fabrication environments
- Experience using inventory or material tracking systems
Responsibilities
- Daily forklift operation using a variety of forklifts to move materials and equipment
- Receiving metal shipments and industrial materials from vendors
- Verifying deliveries against packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation
- Cutting metal samples to submit to the MAQA laboratory for testing and verification
- Using shop tools such as grinders, snips, Sawzalls, and other cutting tools to prepare samples
- Staging and organizing materials for engineers and technicians
- Coordinating material movement and logistics through email and internal communication
- Maintaining organized storage areas and accurate material placement
- Supporting shop cleanup and maintaining a clean, safe work environment
- Assisting with general warehouse logistics tasks and other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 56 hrs/yr Sick Leave
- 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
