Material Control

Leidos; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Homeland Group in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Material Handler to manage parts packaging, label fabrication, and shipping coordination. You will ensure accurate addresses, maintain shipping files, and perform data entry into the CDLS database, with FAA LIS updates.

Responsibilities include inventory checks, warehouse organization, and supporting cross-training to cover absences. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work with standard warehouse equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ year warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and operate forklift safely.
• Strong data entry, basic computer skills, and OSHA awareness.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management: plan, control, and optimize stock.
• Packaging and label fabrication to meet requirements.
• Coordinate shipping and update LIS and FAA systems as needed.
• Maintain shipping files and prepare daily summaries.
• Support warehouse housekeeping and periodic counts.
• Cross-train to cover absences and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Self-starter

Forklift operation

General computer skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Access

FedEx On-Site Power Ship

Job description

Leidos Homeland Group is seeking a dynamic Material Handler in Chesapeake, VA. The candidate will complete parts packaging in accordance with specialized packaging requirements. Fabrication of shipping labels, ensuring proper format and shipping address accuracy. Coordinate special shipping requirements as necessary. Document and maintain accurate shipping activity files. Provide daily shipping and billing summaries to program administration. Perform periodic inventory of shipping material to ensure adequate quantities on hand. Perform applicable data entry to the existing CDLS automated Logistics Database. Update shipping information to the FAA "Logistics Information System" (LIS) via WEB page. Perform preliminary package inspection for any apparent external damage and notify shipper at time of delivery if damage is detected. Verify and note received packages for shipment type (Purchase Order or Field parts returned for repair. For Purchase Order items, verify the Purchase Order document to the part actually received and then notify ordering individual of the received parts. Update and maintain the department receiving files. Maintain the warehouse physical organization and cleanliness. Support periodic warehouse inventory activities. Interface with management to resolve any problems or discrepancies that may arise with orders. Develop a level of expertise via cross training of coworker functions so as to fill in for position absences. Must have the physical ability to lift forty pounds.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Planning, controlling, and optimizing stock of goods to meet customer demand, minimize carrying costs, and maximize operational efficiency.
• Logistics Management: Strategizing and coordinating the movement of goods and resources to meet customer demands and minimize costs.
• Logistics Systems: Implementing and managing systems to optimize the flow of goods, information, and resources throughout the supply chain.
• Materials Management: Controlling the acquisition, storage, and distribution of materials to support production and operations.
• Process Improvements: Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to processes to address them.
• Warehousing Operations: Overseeing the storage, handling, and distribution of goods within a warehouse facility to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift 40 Pounds, Previous Warehouse Experience.
• Demonstrated Self-Starter, Operate Fork Lift, General Computer Skills FedEx On-Site Power Ship Exp., Microsoft Access Experience, Knowledge of OSHA Standards, and Inventory Control & Management Specialized training in specific aspects of job functions and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with computer database systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• ATMC

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: October 14, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $35,750.00 - $64,625.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.