Underground Inventory Specialist III

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermilab in Lead, South Dakota, seeks an Inventory Specialist III to join the LBNF/DUNE project team onsite. You will manage tools, materials, and equipment in underground and surface stockrooms, issue and receive items, and ensure accurate counts and documentation in computerized systems, while maintaining safety and organization in confined spaces.

The role requires a strong background in inventory control, MS Excel and related software, and the ability to coordinate with construction crews

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 5+ years of related experience, or 3+ years at a DOE laboratory.
• Strong understanding of inventory control practices, stock management, and material tracking.
• Microsoft 365/Excel/Inventory management system experience is required.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in underground or confined-space environments.
• Proficiency with inventory software and digital record systems.

Responsibilities

• Issues tools and materials to working crews daily and verifies those same tools and materials are accounted for at the end of each shift.
• Stores and transfers construction materials, tools, and consumables located in underground & above ground warehouses & stock rooms.
• Receives incoming materials and equipment, verifies quantities and conditions against packing slips, and prepares documentation for entry into computerized inventory systems.
• Generates purchase requisitions for construction materials and tools.
• Records stock transactions electronically using Inventory management computerized systems.
• Performs routine daily cycle counts, including underground tool inventories, serialized equipment tracking, and consumable usage reports.
• Coordinates and stages materials underground via lifts, hoists, ramps, or designated delivery routes, ensuring safe movement within confined spaces.
• Operates motorized and nonmotorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, pallet jacks, carts, or hoistassist devices.
• Ensures all stored materials meet underground safety requirements, including proper labeling, fireresistant storage, chemical segregation, and compliance with ventilation regulations.
• Maintains clean, organized, and hazardfree storage areas both above and below ground, including controlling clutter and ensuring materials are secured against movement.
• Assist supervisors and construction leads by communicating shortages, delayed deliveries, damaged materials, or any issues affecting underground project progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor to support underground logistics, construction operations, and site safety.
• Abides by and performs all duties in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations pertinent to underground construction and material handling standards.

Skills

Inventory control

Stock management

Material handling

Microsoft 365/Excel

Underground safety

Forklift operation

Counts verification

Communication

Education

HS diploma + 5+ years experience

DOE laboratory experience

Tools

Inventory management software

Excel/Spreadsheet software

Job description

Fermilab in Lead, South Dakota, seeks an Inventory Specialist III to join the LBNF/DUNE project team onsite. You will manage tools, materials, and equipment in underground and surface stockrooms, issue and receive items, and ensure accurate counts and documentation in computerized systems, while maintaining safety and organization in confined spaces.

The role requires a strong background in inventory control, MS Excel and related software, and the ability to coordinate with construction crews