On-Site Logistics Specialist — Forklift & Material Handling

Salas O'Brien; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assit.?

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support Los Alamos National Laboratory's Scorpius project in Los Alamos, NM. This on-site role handles high-volume warehouse operations, forklift operation, material handling, and shipment coordination to keep schedules on track.

You will verify and organize shipments, maintain inventory records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to move components safely and efficiently for engineering and assembly tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–8 years in warehouse, logistics, or material-handling with forklift experience.
• Forklift certification required (not necessarily active at apply).
• Experience using inventory management software and MS Office.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle heavier loads safely.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• On-site full-time in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, transport materials.
• Coordinate movement of shipments and fragile components.
• Support high-volume logistics for Scorpius project.
• Receive, verify, label, stage, and organize shipments.
• Pull and transport materials to staging areas for engineering and assembly.
• Maintain inventory movement records with software.
• Coordinate with inventory, receiving, shipping, and project personnel.
• Follow forklift safety inspections and warehouse procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Independent work

Deadline management

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support Los Alamos National Laboratory's Scorpius project in Los Alamos, NM. This on-site role handles high-volume warehouse operations, forklift operation, material handling, and shipment coordination to keep schedules on track.

You will verify and organize shipments, maintain inventory records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to move components safely and efficiently for engineering and assembly tasks.