Warehouse Specialist

Overview

AL08 – Madison, AL 35756
26641 Distribution Boulevard NW
Madison, AL 35756, USA

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Warehouse Specialist working on‑site at our Huntsville & Madison, AL facilities.

• Receiving, storing, kiting, and issuing materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, and storage.
• Maintaining accurate warehouse inventory records and compiling reports.
• Packaging finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling) and staging/loading finished product for shipment.
• Operating forklifts and performing basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Communicating effectively and using Microsoft Office Suite.

• H.S. diploma or G.E.D., plus advanced training and 2‑3 years’ working knowledge of warehouse, logistics, or inventory management.
• Ability to perform all duties related to warehouse, inventory, and logistics.
• Assist in preparing documentation and asset‑management tags for inventory control.
• Able to conduct kitting operations and gather and deliver material for manufacturing orders.
• Basic understanding of maintaining inventories.
• Structure organization information and resources efficiently.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and basic hand tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• File documents electronically and hard copies.
• Work well in a team setting.
• Examine stock to verify conformance to specifications and invoices, store articles, fill and issue supplies, requisition inventory to fill incoming orders, and prepare inventory usage reports.
• Adhere to and practice safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Work in an environment requiring sitting, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, and moving items up to 50 lbs individually, with assistance when required.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection, and hand protection.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the U.S. Department of War.

• Active/current SECRET clearance.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee‑owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. Founded in 1979, ARA has over 2,200 employee‑owners and continues to grow. ARA’s offices across the United States and Canada provide expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software, simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.