Material Expediter - Warehouse Specialist

Amentum•Springfield, MO

16d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Material Expediter (Warehouse Specialist) in Springfield, VA . This is a temporary, full-time position expected to last through March 24, 2026. It's possible the length of time could be extended. You are well-organized, detail-oriented, and appreciate a range of warehousing tasks. You will verify material against receiving documents, store, stack, or palletize materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods, examine stored materials and report deterioration and damage, and remove material from storage and prepare it for shipment. You'll do all this using your excellent communication and customer service support skills. Responsibilities: Assembles and repairs wood shipping crates, using a variety of electric and pneumatic powered hand tools, such as saws, drills, nail guns, staplers, etc. Wraps and packs crates to prepare for shipping/storage Operates a variety of material handling equipment to include forklifts and mechanized warehouse equipment that involves managing high pile storage. Ensures accuracy of input data to the inventory system. Unloads, unpacks, inspects, counts, and stores incoming supplies and equipment. Reviews and verifies quantities received against bills of lading, purchase order and shipping documents. Here at Amentum, we are bringing advanced engineering and technology solutions to the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. We realize breakthroughs by continuously reinvesting, deliver on missions by meeting commitments, take on challenges with courage, embrace diversity and collaboration, and believe safety and well-being are integral to success.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
At least 1 year of related warehouse / inventory experience
Must be able and willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting materials weighing up to 40 lbs., as well as work in a warehouse environment in adverse temperatures
Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance.
Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

CDL License for 26ft Box Truck
Forklift operator experience
Additional experience/education
Working knowledge of inventory control principles and warehouse processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Assembles and repairs wood shipping crates, using a variety of electric and pneumatic powered hand tools, such as saws, drills, nail guns, staplers, etc.
Wraps and packs crates to prepare for shipping/storage
Operates a variety of material handling equipment to include forklifts and mechanized warehouse equipment that involves managing high pile storage.
Ensures accuracy of input data to the inventory system.
Unloads, unpacks, inspects, counts, and stores incoming supplies and equipment.
Reviews and verifies quantities received against bills of lading, purchase order and shipping documents.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.