Operations Support Specialist II- 2999

Due to nuclear site access/or export-controlled project requirements, this role requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and not hold dual citizenship. Candidates must also be willing to work on W2.

Operations Support Specialist

Work Location: On-site

Pay Rate: $35/hr

Schedule: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (40 hours/week with potential overtime)

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Operations Support Specialist to support manufacturing operations by ensuring production teams have the materials, tools, and supplies needed to work efficiently. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with experience in material handling, inventory replenishment, and warehouse operations who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Replenish Kanban inventory to maintain established minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages.
• Pick, organize, and deliver production materials through the kitting process.
• Set up and restock production tool carts.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to transport materials between warehouse and production areas.
• Collect, transport, and dispose of waste containers in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.
• Maintain organized, labeled, and properly stocked material storage areas.
• Verify materials, tools, and supplies are delivered to the correct production locations.
• Support inventory accuracy by following material control and inventory transaction procedures.
• Report damaged materials, shortages, or inventory discrepancies to the appropriate team.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, maintenance, and support teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping throughout assigned work areas.
• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Perform additional operational support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, material handling, or a related environment.
• Previous forklift experience or current forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and material transactions.
• Ability to read work instructions, labels, part numbers, and production schedules.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts and overtime when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kanban, kitting, point-of-use inventory, or material replenishment systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and visual inventory management.
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Experience handling industrial waste in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Skills

• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Dependable and accountable work ethic
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Customer-focused approach to supporting production
• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset

Work Environment

• Fully on-site position in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
• Operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Interview Process

• Round 1: Virtual Interview (Camera On)
• Round 2: In-Person Interview

If you have experience in manufacturing support, warehouse operations, logistics, or material handling and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a safety-focused production team, we'd love to hear from you!