Shipping/Receiving Clerk 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Sterling, VA seeks a Shipping/Receiving Clerk 3 to support aerospace manufacturing and operations.

You will manage the flow, storage, and accuracy of materials used in production, receiving, inspecting, tracking, and issuing materials in line with procedures and standards. Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams, you ensure materials are available, traceable, and compliant with aerospace specifications.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. GED) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain Forklift certification.
• Able to use a Reach Truck.
• Experience with SAP or other database receiving systems.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Shipping / receiving / inventory tasks.
• Put Aways using a forklift and reach truck.
• Record all customer transactions via a database (SAP).
• Data entry and inventory management, coordination with logistics and quality staff.

Skills

Shipping/Receiving

Inventory management

Data entry

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Vocational/technical education in related discipline

Tools

SAP

Reach Truck

Forklift certification

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Shipping/Receiving Clerk 3 Sterling, VA Posted: 8/12/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

224971

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

6 mo

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk 3, in Sterling, VA

Job ID#224971

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Materials Associate supports aerospace manufacturing and operations by managing the flow, storage, and accuracy of materials used in production. This role is responsible for receiving, inspecting, tracking, and issuing materials in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The Materials Associate works closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure materials are available, traceable, and compliant with aerospace and customer specifications.

What You Will Do

Shipping / receiving / inventory tasks

Put Aways using a forklift and reach truck

Record all customer transactions via a database (SAP)

Data entry

Receive, un-box, box, pack, ship, inventory management and work closely with other logistics and quality staff

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Must have or be able to obtain Forklift certification

Able to use a Reach Truck.

Qualifications We Prefer

Previous stock room and cycle count experience

SAP or other database receiving experience

Experience with MS Office: Word, Excel

Looking for:

1 – Receiving

1 – Shipping

1 - Inventory

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled