- Location
- Fayetteville, NC · Smartronix
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- Associate
- Visa
- Not sponsored
Description
SMX is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to oversee daily receiving, material handling equipment, and general operations at the Fayetteville warehouse. This role is responsible for accurate receiving and put-away of inbound freight, kit assembly for JCP shipments, equipment safety and service, creating warehouse SOPs, and assembling storage racks or furniture.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Unload inbound trucks, verify shipments with purchase orders and packing lists, resolve discrepancies, and record counts or damages.
- Enter receipts in DIOGENES, label, stage, and promptly put away inventory; schedule dock appointments and keep the receiving area organized.
- Oversee forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment; ensure daily inspections, tag out/report unsafe equipment, and track maintenance; confirm only certified operators use equipment.
- Conduct cycle counts, assist physical inventories, keep bin locations accurate, investigate variances, and assist with picking, packing, and shipping as needed.
- Enforce OSHA, PPE, and company safety policies, lead safety huddles, report incidents and near-misses, and maintain audit readiness.
- Assign and prioritize tasks for warehouse associates, train new team members, provide performance feedback, escalate issues, and track/report key shift metrics (dock-to-stock time, receiving accuracy, equipment downtime).
- Assemble shipment kits, warehouse racks, and furniture; develop SOPs as needed.
Required Skills & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of warehouse or distribution experience.
- Current forklift certification (or obtain within 30 days, OSHA 1910.178).
- Experience using an inventory system and basic Excel.
- Ability to accurately read POs, packing lists, and bills of lading.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the shift.
- Wear required PPE (safety-toe shoes, high-visibility vest).
- Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Desired Qualifications:
- Associate degree or coursework in logistics or supply chain.
- Experience with reach trucks, order pickers, or other PITs.
- OSHA 10 certification, cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, or prior military experience.
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).