Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse Assistant

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains.  Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems.

As a Warehouse Assistant, you will help keep materials, hardware, and equipment moving efficiently through our engineering and manufacturing operations. Working closely with Receiving, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping teams, you will support accurate inventory handling, timely material distribution, and dependable warehouse operations. Your attention to detail, organization, and ability to respond to changing priorities will help ensure teams have the resources they need to maintain productive workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the accurate routing and distribution of incoming materials, hardware, and equipment to designated departments.

• Expedites materials through Receiving and Receiving Inspection to support operational priorities.

• Issues materials from inventory to assigned jobs and maintains accurate transaction records.

• Distributes hardware and equipment to engineering teams while tracking issued and returned items.

• Receives, unpacks, organizes, and stores incoming hardware and equipment in designated locations.

• Inspects and counts materials, hardware, and equipment to identify damage, wear, or discrepancies and reports findings to the Warehouse Supervisor.

• Transports materials and packages between Receiving, Receiving Inspection, and other departments as needed.

• Supports Shipping and Receiving activities, including packaging shipments and unloading deliveries.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher.

• Two or more years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.

• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably Epicor.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently uses stairs while performing assigned responsibilities.

• Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.