Material Expediter

Description

Leidos is seeking a skilled and motivated Material Expediter to join our team at our Port Hueneme facility. This position will play a crucial role in the shipping and receiving of material to and from Antarctica. The successful candidate must have the physical capabilities to stand for the full length of a shift, repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and adjust their body position for various physical tasks to include bending, stooping, kneeling, turning, and pivoting.

Additionally, the candidate must hold a valid forklift operator certification.

This position will work on site at the Leidos location in Port Hueneme, CA. This position is covered by SCA guidelines. The minimum pay for this role will be at least $28.66 an hour. US Citizenship is required. Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. This process could take up to 4 months.

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements.

• Vision:
  Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.
• Mission:
  To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world‑class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.

Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations;
McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

• Coordinate shipping and receiving of inbound and outbound material or cargo from various customers/suppliers and locations in a timely manner.
• Verify contents of shipment and ensure the correct material or cargo delivered matches the material or cargo requested.
• Properly package material based on material type and carrier restrictions, and prepare cargo for loading into a shipping container, commercial truck or onto an Air Force pallet and secure for shipment.
• Operate powered and non-powered material handling equipment in conjunction with daily duties.
• Ensure cargo tracking system is accurately updated after the material or cargo contents are identified and packed and actual dimensions are known.
• Stage material or cargo in the proper waiting area while awaiting transport via commercial air or surface.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with Material Expediting team members and documentation team members.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and best practices to assist in promoting a culture of safety awareness among the team.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3+) years of diversified experience in a warehousing environment including experience shipping and receiving freight; experience in the transportation or supply industry is a plus.
• Experience with loading cargo into containers for ocean shipment; hazardous material handling certification is a plus.
• Valid forklift operator certification. Must be able to operate forklifts up to 10k or higher.
• Intermediate proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be in possession of or have the ability to possess a favorable public trust, or higher, adjudication.

Minimum pay for this role will be at least $28.66 an hour. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.