Property Clerk-LBNFDUNE-US

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Lead, SD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

An Inventory Specialist lll is sought to join Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Project team in Lead, South Dakota. The LBNF/DUNE Project is hosted by Fermilab in Batavia, IL, with participation from universities and laboratories around the world. The project includes construction of a beamline and near detector at Fermilab and a large underground detector at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota. LBNF/DUNE will design and construct one of the largest proposed neutrino experiments in the world over the next several years. Under minimal supervision, the Inventory Specialist lll independently performs material handling, stockroom, and receiving activities to support underground construction operations. Responsibilities include issuing, storing, transferring, receiving, documenting, and verifying counts of construction materials, tools, and equipment used in the subsurface work environment. This role is personally responsible for ensuring all tools and materials required for excavation, installation, structural support, and mechanical/electrical activities are properly tracked and safely delivered to designated underground work zones and teams.

Requirements

HS diploma with 5+ years of extensive related experience, or 3+ years of experience at a DOE laboratory.
Strong understanding of inventory control practices, stock management, and material tracking.
Microsoft 365/Excel/Inventory management system experience is a requirement.
Ability to work safely and efficiently in underground or confined-space environments.
Skilled in operating material‑handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, hoists).
Proficiency with inventory software and digital record systems.
Strong attention to detail for verifying counts, documentation accuracy, and material quality.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with construction crews, supervisors, and vendors.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple material requests in a fast‑paced environment.
Basic mechanical aptitude for identifying equipment/tool issues and coordinating repairs.
Problem‑solving skills for addressing delivery delays, shortages, or underground logistical challenges.
Ability to maintain clean, organized, and compliant storage environments above and below ground.

Nice To Haves

This role goes beyond a traditional Inventory Specialist position. We are seeking a forward planning, highly detail‑oriented individual with exceptional organizational skills and a strong sense of ownership. The ideal candidate is self‑driven, proactive, and consistently looking for ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, and maintain accuracy across all inventory operations

Responsibilities

Issues tools and materials to working crews daily and verifies those same tools and materials are accounted for at the end of each shift.
Stores and transfers construction materials, tools, and consumables located in underground & above ground warehouses & stock rooms.
Receives incoming materials and equipment, verifies quantities and conditions against packing slips, and prepares documentation for entry into computerized inventory systems.
Generates purchase requisitions for construction materials and tools.
Records stock transactions electronically using Inventory management computerized systems.
Performs routine daily cycle counts, including underground tool inventories, serialized equipment tracking, and consumable usage reports.
Coordinates and stages materials underground via lifts, hoists, ramps, or designated delivery routes, ensuring safe movement within confined spaces.
Operates motorized and non‑motorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, pallet jacks, carts, or hoist‑assist devices.
Ensures all stored materials meet underground safety requirements, including proper labeling, fire‑resistant storage, chemical segregation, and compliance with ventilation regulations.
Maintains clean, organized, and hazard‑free storage areas both above and below ground, including controlling clutter and ensuring materials are secured against movement.
Assist supervisors and construction leads by communicating shortages, delayed deliveries, damaged materials, or any issues affecting underground project progress.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor to support underground logistics, construction operations, and site safety.
Abides by and performs all duties in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations pertinent to underground construction and material handling standards.