Warehouse Specialist

KBR; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to perform shipping, receiving, and material handling at an on-site facility in Maryland. The role requires forklift operation and logistics experience, with eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, inventory control, palletizing, and ensuring safe, compliant packaging for shipments. The position emphasizes accuracy, space management, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of directly related work experience in logistics and materials handling.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must possess and maintain a forklift operator’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Routes materials to prescribed storage or work locations.
• Manages all storage areas to include configuration management to maximize space utilization.
• Stores, stacks, or palletizes materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods.
• Prepares material for shipment to include wrapping, boxing, crate fabrication, strapping and palletizing of material to insure its safe shipment in accordance with commercial packing methods.
• Rearranges and takes inventory of stored materials.
• Examines stored materials and reports deterioration and damage.
• Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Lifts or moves electronic equipment weighing up to 51 pounds independently, as well as move, with the assistance of material handling equipment, equipment/boxes more than 51 pounds.

Skills

Forklift operation

Logistics handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Title:

Warehouse Specialist

Job Posting Description

_ Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! _

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Description: Perform physical and administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storage, and distributing of materials; Perform all loading and unloading of trucks using a forklift and/or pallet jack; Duties include: processing all incoming receipts, palletizing materials, assisting with physical inventories, performing all functions necessary in the inventory system, and following all company/personal safety guidelines and standards; Match specific item identification data such as nomenclature, stock or part number, letter and number codes, quantity and units of issue on containers and stock locations with those on receiving reports and various other forms; Properly load, strap, consolidate, and secure truckloads.

Responsibilities

• Routes materials to prescribed storage or work locations.
• Manages all storage areas to include configuration management to maximize space utilization.
• Stores, stacks, or palletizes materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods.
• Prepares material for shipment to include wrapping, boxing, crate fabrication, strapping and palletizing of material to insure its safe shipment in accordance with commercial packing methods.
• Rearranges and takes inventory of stored materials.
• Examines stored materials and reports deterioration and damage.
• Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Lifts or moves electronic equipment weighing up to 51 pounds independently, as well as move, with the assistance of material handling equipment, equipment/boxes more than 51 pounds. On rare occasions, may be required to climb various structures with full complement of safety apparatus.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of directly related work experience inlogisticsand materials handling.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must possess and maintain a forklift operator’s certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic Compensation:

$50,000 - $75,000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.