Material Control

Leidos•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

Leidos Homeland Group is seeking a Material Handler in Chesapeake, Virginia, to support warehouse and logistics operations. The position performs material handling, receiving, packaging, inventory, and data-management activities in accordance with established procedures. Duties include packaging parts to specialized requirements, maintaining shipping and receiving documentation, entering data into automated logistics and materials-management systems, supporting inventory transactions and counts, maintaining material records and receiving files, keeping the warehouse clean and orderly, monitoring shipping supplies, and resolving routine order discrepancies with supervisors and team members. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to established processes, teamwork, and the ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds. The Material Handler controls the acquisition, storage, and distribution of materials to support production and operations, completing routine, well-defined tasks to achieve day-to-day objectives. The employee also identifies opportunities to improve processes, supports efficient warehouse storage and distribution, and participates in assigned training and development activities. Receiving responsibilities include maintaining spreadsheets, entering received materials into Costpoint, and liaising with buyers to reconcile receipt discrepancies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 years of relevant experience.
Previous warehouse experience.
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds safely.
General computer skills and data-entry ability.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to follow established processes, pay attention to detail, and work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with computer database systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Control the acquisition, storage, and distribution of materials to support production and operations.
Prepare and package parts in accordance with specialized packaging requirements.
Maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation, spreadsheets, and files.
Enter received materials into Costpoint and perform data entry in automated logistics and materials-management systems.
Support inventory transactions, maintain material records, and assist with periodic inventory and cycle counts.
Organize and maintain warehouse cleanliness and physical order.
Monitor shipping supply levels to ensure adequate quantities are available.
Support routine warehouse operations and the efficient storage, handling, and distribution of goods.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to address them.
Liaise with buyers to reconcile receipt discrepancies.
Work with supervisors and team members to identify and resolve routine order discrepancies or material-related issues.
Participate in training and development activities as assigned.