Materials & Logistics Specialist

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive parts, stock materials, and prepare orders for shipment. You will operate forklifts, move items between production and stock areas, and assist with dispatching and cycle counting in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires accuracy in data entry, ability to lift heavy items, and a strong focus on safety. This position offers steady day shifts and opportunities to contribute to efficient logistics workflows in Beloit.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills and ability to read and analyze information.
• Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Ability to lift heavy materials.
• Data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate power and hand trucks to transport material within the area, using safe methods.
• Direct movement of material to/from production and stocking areas, machines, inspection areas, and plant yards.
• Load and unload trailers as required.
• Routinely check equipment to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
• Perform pick-ups and deliveries of mail and parcels inside or outside plant using company van or truck when assigned.
• Dispatching: follow procedures, dispatch and expedite jobs and movement of material.
• Arrange and maintain shop schedules and dispatch jobs according to due dates.
• Provide job information to personnel by phone or to Team Coordinator.
• Assist supervision in locating or expediting jobs.
• Stockroom: manage kits, shortages, entering required information in the computer system.
• Receiving: unload and check incoming materials, prepare receiving reports.
• Packing/Shipping: prepare and expedite packaging and shipping of orders; ensure government mil-specs where required.
• Cycle Counting: perform counts as part of the process.
• Perform other related assignments; may lift medium weight; operate equipment as needed.
• Operate locomotive, crawler, or semi-truck within plant to move engines or large equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Reading & analysis of information

Multitasking

Prioritizing & deadlines

Time management

Process improvement

Inventory control

Lifting heavy materials

Data entry

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive parts, stock materials, and prepare orders for shipment. You will operate forklifts, move items between production and stock areas, and assist with dispatching and cycle counting in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires accuracy in data entry, ability to lift heavy items, and a strong focus on safety. This position offers steady day shifts and opportunities to contribute to efficient logistics workflows in Beloit.