Material Specialist

RTX•Tucson, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Specialist performs tasks aligned with core logistics functions, including receiving, storing, issuing, inventory, mail, and delivery. The role involves moving materials and property within the plant, warehouses, and offsite locations; staging, handling, packaging, and shipping items; and documenting logistics transactions. The specialist may work as a member or leader of a functional or cross-functional team. The position is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and is represented by a union under a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in logistics functions such as receiving, storing, issuing, inventory, delivery, packing, and/or shipping.
Two years of experience operating lift trucks (forklifts) or completed forklift certification.
Experience reading, writing, and comprehending written or verbal instructions.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access clearance.

Nice To Haves

Excellent powered industrial truck operation skills.
Proven knowledge and use of power and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and move materials, property, and miscellaneous items on and off vehicles and throughout the plant, warehouses, and offsite locations using material-handling equipment.
Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, trays, racks, carts, shelves, and other staging or movement equipment.
Open containers, cartons, crates, and bundles using hand tools.
Sort and prioritize mail and materials for processing according to established priorities.
Identify and report obvious damage to materials and property.
Validate material and property identification and quantities against documentation or system information.
Perform manual and/or weight counts of materials and property.
Record and update logs, forms, documentation, and internal or external system records.
Follow verbal instructions and accompanying documentation to determine required processing or movement tasks.
Participate as a member or leader of a functional or cross-functional team.
Attach identifying tags, markings, and labels to materials, property, and handling, staging, storage, or shipment containers.
Package materials, property, and miscellaneous items using available supplies.
Fabricate cushioning, bags, barriers, cartons, and wooden crates for storage, hand-carry, or shipment.
Close cartons, containers, and crates using tape, nails, glue, screws, or banding materials.
Use electrical and mechanical equipment to perform core logistics tasks.
Check that equipment is in proper working condition and that preventive maintenance is performed before and after use.
Load materials and property onto trucks, vans, trailers, or similar vehicles and install strapping, blocking, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Lift weights in accordance with applicable OSHA, Bureau of Labor Standards, and Raytheon recommendations and guidelines.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs