Material Specialist: Inventory & Parts Logistics

Southwest Airlines; Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flights

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Other benefits

Job summary

Southwest Airlines in Nevada, USA is seeking a Material Specialist to maintain inventory logs and deliver/receive airplane parts to maintenance and ground support teams. The role requires handling materials under time constraints and collaborating with staff across shifts.

You will assist in assembling containers, racks, and pallets, operate forklift equipment, and support warehouse organization with regular inventory checks while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 18.
• Valid U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship).
• Basic computer skills; good vision and hearing.
• Ability to operate forklift and lift up to 75 pounds continuously and up to 100 pounds intermittently.
• Ability to work a shift schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory logs and records in the company warehouse.
• Deliver and receive airplane parts and related materials to and from various maintenance and ground support groups.
• Perform tasks under time‑constrained requirements such as characterizing, checking, storing, and moving supplies and hardware.
• Assist in the assembly and configuration of loading containers, racks, and pallets using appropriate power equipment.
• Operate vehicle equipment to transport parts and items within the warehouse and support areas.
• Support warehouse organization, periodic inventory checks, and record keeping.
• Collaborate with other employees to execute scheduled operations in a safe and efficient environment.

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Minimum age 18

Valid U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship)

Job description

Southwest Airlines in Nevada, USA is seeking a Material Specialist to maintain inventory logs and deliver/receive airplane parts to maintenance and ground support teams. The role requires handling materials under time constraints and collaborating with staff across shifts.

You will assist in assembling containers, racks, and pallets, operate forklift equipment, and support warehouse organization with regular inventory checks while upholding safety standards.