Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

The Government Inventory Control Associate plays a vital role in maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring the efficient movement of parts and materials throughout the organization. This position involves receiving, verifying, storing, and distributing materials to internal departments and external customers while ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments, including unpacking, verifying, and recording parts and materials.
• Inspect and compare shipment contents against packing slips, receiving reports, and shipping documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Record shipment and receiving data, including discrepancies or damages, for reporting and accounting purposes.
• Measure, weigh, and count materials as required.
• Retrieve parts for work orders to support production schedules.
• Prepare and distribute material kits for production departments across all locations.
• Follow established inventory control procedures and documentation requirements.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of inventory, warehouse, or related experience.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accurate completion of documentation and paperwork.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Certified to drive forklift or willingness to get certified.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.
• Basic accounting knowledge preferred.

Work Environment

The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 45 lbs and involves extended periods at a computer workstation. It includes various physical activities such as walking, standing, squatting, crouching, stooping, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting, repetitive motion, and kneeling. The role demands accurate and efficient typing skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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