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Shipping and Receiving Material Handler
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jan 2025
💰 $64,000/yr
About the role
Position: Shipping and Receiving Material HandlerExperience: 2+ years of experience in Shipping and Receiving, and Material HandlingMinimum Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate' degree or Undergraduate degree is a plus.Compensation Range: $25 to $32 / hour, depending upon education, skills, and experience. Location: Longmont, CO (Onsite)Shift: 7:30A.M. - 4:00P.M. M-F nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems. HEL weapon systems are a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DS is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification and tracking – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is highly organized, self-motivated, enjoys working as a part of a team, and has an insatiable appetite to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment while continuously contributing to our mission. All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying. Job Description: Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Supply Chain & Operations, the Shipping and Receiving Material Handler’s primary responsibilities are administrative and physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of materials, supplies, and equipment. The Shipping and Receiving Material Handler will also support cross functional departments such as Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing, and Inventory with material tracking.Responsibilities:
- Receive, stock, and disburse materials and equipment.
- Package materials and equipment; prepare shipping documentation in accordance with requirements.
- Coordinate shipments for commercial and DoD including all necessary documentation, schedule freight shipments with freight forwarders and carriers, verify shipments' compliance integrity.
- Verify packing lists and record receipts into ERP system and Government Property tracking system.
- Operate hand, and powered, material handling equipment (e.g.: hand truck, reach truck, forklift, overhead crane, etc.).
- Identifies, tracks, and maintains all necessary materials and documentation to support internal and external audits.
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under pressure.
- Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience within the areas of material handling, shipping and receiving, distribution, and/or operations.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work independently.
- Ability to perform within a changing workload and/or priorities and meet order schedules with quality results.
- A working knowledge of an ERP/MRP environment. Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
- Self-driven, analytical, results oriented, and motivated to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
- Strong organization skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to make decisions and solve practical problems with a variety of variables in situations where standardization may be limited.
- Ability to interface at all levels. Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
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