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Job Position: Warehouse Operations Specialist
Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Duration: Full-time
Note: Client is looking someone who have exp. in aerospace, manufacturing, aviation, Nuclear, Energy, and Defense industry.
Overview
We are seeking a Warehouse Operations Specialist to support receiving, shipping, kitting, and inventory management across engineering, manufacturing, and production programs. This role ensures material accuracy, traceability, and timely flow of parts in a highly controlled, hardware-driven environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with physical inventory, documentation systems, and cross-functional teams in a safety- and quality-focused setting.
Key Responsibilities
Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Duration: Full-time
Note: Client is looking someone who have exp. in aerospace, manufacturing, aviation, Nuclear, Energy, and Defense industry.
Overview
We are seeking a Warehouse Operations Specialist to support receiving, shipping, kitting, and inventory management across engineering, manufacturing, and production programs. This role ensures material accuracy, traceability, and timely flow of parts in a highly controlled, hardware-driven environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with physical inventory, documentation systems, and cross-functional teams in a safety- and quality-focused setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive inbound materials, components, and equipment; verify quantities and documentation
- Perform basic visual inspections and route items for quality or engineering review as required
- Accurately record receipts in inventory and ERP systems
- Maintain accurate inventory records, locations, and stock levels
- Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Support material traceability and lot control in accordance with quality requirements
- Prepare kits for engineering builds, manufacturing, and test activities
- Stage materials for work orders, builds, or shipments to internal teams
- Coordinate material availability to support production schedules
- Support domestic and international shipments as required
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment
- Follow established safety, handling, and storage procedures
- Work with procurement, finance and warehouse operations teams to proactively resolve PO receipt discrepancies or other issues preventing material receipt
- 2 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or inventory operations
- Experience with receiving, shipping, and inventory tracking systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment
- Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, energy, or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
- Experience with kitting for engineering or production builds
- Forklift or material handling equipment certification
- Understanding of quality or traceability requirements
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission
- Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ