Forklift OperatorWarehouse Technician

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
Founded in 1979 Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific engineering and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research development test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences engineering data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team

• Employment Category:Full-Time/Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Mon.-Fri./7:00 AM 3:00 PM
• Location:NASA Langley Research Center Hampton VA
• Security Clearance: N/A
• Citizenship:U.S. Citizenship
• Salary: $18-$20/hr depending on experience

Operate forklifts handle metals and support real aerospace hardware projects at NASA Langley.

Science and Technology Corporation is seeking a hands-on technician who enjoys working with equipment organizing materials and supporting engineers in an active warehouse and shop environment.

This position supports engineering and fabrication teams by receiving metals and materials from vendors moving materials with forklifts preparing metal samples for laboratory testing and helping keep the warehouse and shop organized and running efficiently.

If you enjoy staying active operating equipment and working around fabrication and industrial materials this is a unique opportunity to work on site at one of NASAs premier research facilities.

Responsibilities

This role supports warehouse logistics and shop operations that keep engineering and fabrication teams supplied with materials.

Responsibilities include:

Daily forklift operation using a variety of forklifts to move materials and equipment
Receiving metal shipments and industrial materials from vendors
Verifying deliveries against packing slips purchase orders and shipping documentation
Cutting metal samples to submit to the MAQA laboratory for testing and verification
Using shop tools such as grinders snips Sawzalls and other cutting tools to prepare samples
Staging and organizing materials for engineers and technicians
Coordinating material movement and logistics through email and internal communication
Maintaining organized storage areas and accurate material placement
Supporting shop cleanup and maintaining a clean safe work environment
Assisting with general warehouse logistics tasks and other duties as assigned

Typical Day

A typical day may include:

Operating forklifts to unload vendor deliveries and move materials within the shop
Receiving metals and verifying shipments against purchase orders
Preparing small metal samples for laboratory testing using shop tools
Organizing material racks and staging materials for engineering teams
Communicating with team members regarding incoming materials and logistics needs
Helping maintain a clean organized and safe shop environment

Work Environment

This position is located on site at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton Virginia. The work environment includes warehouse and fabrication shop areas where materials are received staged and prepared for engineering teams. The role involves frequent movement of materials forklift operation and working around fabrication equipment.

Why This Role Is Unique

This position supports real aerospace research and engineering programs. The materials received handled and prepared through this role directly support engineers and technicians developing advanced aerospace hardware and research systems.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr 11 Federal holidays and 56 hrs/yr Sick Leave
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• Comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in warehouse operations logistics or material handling
Experience operating forklifts or similar material handling equipment
Ability to use basic shop tools such as grinders snips or cutting tools
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Ability to obtain and maintain NASA site access credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Forklift certification
Experience working with metals or industrial materials
Experience supporting technical manufacturing or fabrication environments
Experience using inventory or material tracking systems