Logistics & Shipping Materials Specialist

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Materials Management Specialist 1 to support LANL Shipping and Traffic logistics. Responsibilities include forklift operation, packaging, preparing shipments, and coordinating pickups with vendors, ensuring regulatory compliance and cradle-to-grave shipment processing.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and excellent customer service, with opportunities to work across multiple logistics functions at LANL's Los Alamos site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Package and prepare material for shipping per regulations.
• Coordinate and schedule ship-pickups with external vendors and customers.
• Prepare shipment documentation in compliance with regulations (cradle to grave).
• Assist with various operational duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Safety

Tools

Oracle

ATLAS

FedEx Manager

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Materials Management Specialist 1 to support LANL Shipping and Traffic logistics. Responsibilities include forklift operation, packaging, preparing shipments, and coordinating pickups with vendors, ensuring regulatory compliance and cradle-to-grave shipment processing.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and excellent customer service, with opportunities to work across multiple logistics functions at LANL's Los Alamos site.