Warehouse Technician
Manassas, VA, United States
- $16 p/year
- Warehouse
- Full-time
- warehouse technician
- inventory control
- material handling
The Warehouse Technician oversees daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, material handling, and coordination of material flow from receipt to production. The role requires experience in inventory control, production scheduling, and the use of material requirements planning systems, with added emphasis on safety and process improvements. The position demands strong organizational skills, forklift operation, and effective communication to support manufacturing environments with high material throughput.
Description
Primary Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and manage the flow of materials from warehouse receipt to production.
- Develop raw material and scheduling requirements based on engineering specifications and production schedules.
- Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to coordinate timely material movement.
- Perform daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and staging of materials.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and apply appropriate min/max inventory levels.
- Update and manage inventory data in the warehouse management system or relevant database.
- Conduct and support annual physical inventories and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Load and unload trucks and other vehicles during shipping and receiving operations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Basic Qualifications
- TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or production planning.
- Working knowledge of material movement, inventory control, and production scheduling processes.
- Familiarity with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and materials management systems.
- Experience with warehousing operations, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials.
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications and production schedules to determine material needs.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with team members and other departments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking material flow and maintaining records.
- Ability to work independently under limited supervision and solve moderately complex material planning challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or vocational training in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
- Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Knowledge of material selection for production based on performance, cost, and application.
- Forklift certification and experience with material handling equipment.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment with high material throughput.
- Exposure to lean inventory or just-in-time (JIT) methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements in material planning or warehousing.
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 8, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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