Forklift-Certified Warehouse Specialist

KBR; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to perform shipping, receiving, and material handling at an on-site facility in Maryland. The role requires forklift operation and logistics experience, with eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, inventory control, palletizing, and ensuring safe, compliant packaging for shipments. The position emphasizes accuracy, space management, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of directly related work experience in logistics and materials handling.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must possess and maintain a forklift operator’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Routes materials to prescribed storage or work locations.
• Manages all storage areas to include configuration management to maximize space utilization.
• Stores, stacks, or palletizes materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods.
• Prepares material for shipment to include wrapping, boxing, crate fabrication, strapping and palletizing of material to insure its safe shipment in accordance with commercial packing methods.
• Rearranges and takes inventory of stored materials.
• Examines stored materials and reports deterioration and damage.
• Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Lifts or moves electronic equipment weighing up to 51 pounds independently, as well as move, with the assistance of material handling equipment, equipment/boxes more than 51 pounds.

Skills

Forklift operation

Logistics handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

KBR is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to perform shipping, receiving, and material handling at an on-site facility in Maryland. The role requires forklift operation and logistics experience, with eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, inventory control, palletizing, and ensuring safe, compliant packaging for shipments. The position emphasizes accuracy, space management, and adherence to safety standards.