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General Helper- Material Control

Kratos Defense
Dallastown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
Job Description:

Shift: First Shift


GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Control General Helpers are responsible to load and unload trucks, track and control inventory, issue material to production, and move inventory items within the plant and inter-plant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Load and unload materials and vendor parts from trucks.
  • Track and control parts in areas of responsibility. Inventory parts as directed.
  • Move material, work in process, and finished goods from location to location as instructed.
  • Properly store material in designated locations following safe stacking practices.
  • Receive consumables before distribution to maintenance and tool room.
  • Assists with physical inventory activities, including cycle counts, measurements, and raw material counts.
  • Completes required paperwork and system transactions accordingly.
  • Perform responsibilities and complete transactions in AS400 and paperwork per procedures for: Receiving, Stocking Receipts, Material Pulls, and Material Returns.
  • Assist with physical inventory activities, including cycle counts, measurements, and raw material counts.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Ability to perform basic math/reading/writing skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-year experience in a related field.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Shop Floor environment / shared workbench or workstation.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors - large fans).
  • Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time.
  • The employee frequently is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to climb or balance.
  • The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and speak or listen.
  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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