Logistics & Material Handler

Prattwhitney; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

RTX is hiring a Logistics & Material Handler at the Foley, AL site. The role involves loading and unloading parts, managing material flow from production to outbound staging, and operating forklifts and cranes to move OEM inventory and containers.

You will ensure shipping paperwork is complete, validate import documents, and prepare materials for quality inspections. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is preferred; night and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years forklift experience or other industrial equipment.
• Experience with basic MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of inventory processes (parts flow, FIFO, JIT, Kanbans).
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload parts and finished goods from trucks and shipping vehicles.
• Plan and manage material movement from production to outbound staging.
• Operate forklift/crane for loading/unloading OEM inventory and containers.
• Maintain end-item shipping containers and perform paperwork for shipments.
• Validate import documents for inbound containerized shipments.
• Organize materials for quality inspections before shipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Office administration

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are looking to hire Logistics & Material Handler to join our team at Foley - AL site.

Work Shift

First Shift (Monday - Friday) with ability to work night, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the loading and unloading of parts and finished goods from various trucks and shipping vehicles.
• Plan, schedule and manage the efficient movement of material from production to outbound staging area.
• Operates forklift and crane to load and/or unload OEM inventory, supplies and containers both Daily operator level inspection of equipment Manage/maintain end item shipping container fleet Deliver items to designated areas when applicable.
• Label and load material according to established procedures.
• Ensure the completed paperwork relating to the shipment of goods are in place.
• Validate Custom Import documents for containerized inbound conveyances
• Organize materials for quality inspections as applicable before shipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes
• This work will need to bend, stoop, stand kneel for 8 hours per day and 35 pounds repetitively with or without accommodations and meet other physical requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Must have 2+ years of forklift experience or other industrial equipment.
• Experience in using basic power hand tools.
• Experience with basic office administration skills such as typing, copying, filing, and utilizing Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Working knowledge of inventory processes such as parts flow, FIFO, JIT, Kanbans.
• Must be able to work night, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience in SAP systems and transaction.
• Self-directed & action oriented with the minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate time, priority and stress management skills in a fast-paced environment meeting deadlines while maintaining a customer‑orientated demeanor.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Salary

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Employment Policies

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.