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Materials Specialist

Noblis

San Diego, CAJob$31.24–41.25/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$31.24–41.25/hr
Location
San Diego, CA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Forklift Operator Certification Or Ability To ObtainSecurity clearance

Job overview

Noblis MSD seeks a Materials Coordinator/Specialist to support the Naval Information Warfare Center’s Network Integration Engineering Facility. The role manages material records and inventory, maintains warehouse storage areas, and operates material-handling equipment to support production schedules. It also coordinates material availability, repairs, assembly, and transportation between departments. The position participates in a 9/80 alternate work schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer Terminal OperationInventory ControlWarehousing OperationsEquipment OperationHazard AwarenessData EntryForklift OperationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailCMProERP SystemsMicrosoft 365Material DocumentationMaterial TrackingCustomer ServiceRelationship Building

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associate's+2 Yrs or High School+4 YrsForklift Operator Certification or Ability to ObtainUS CitizenshipSecret Clearance or Ability to ObtainLift Up to 50 LbsActive Secret Clearance1 Year Materials Handling Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD is seeking a Materials Coordinator/Specialist to support the Naval Information Warfare Center, Network Integration Engineering Facility (NIEF). The Materials Coordinator/Specialist will process the receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials within Government owned databases (ex. CMPro) and facilitate the flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between NIEF departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules or department supervisors' priorities. This role ensures inventory accuracy, data integrity, and the timely availability of materials to support production schedules and organizational objectives.

The Materials Coordinator/Specialist will input and maintain essential material data within the CMPro database, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all records. This includes researching, matching, and requesting new Unique Material Master files in CMPro to facilitate proper receipt and tracking of materials, as well as conducting causative research to validate data integrity and reconcile discrepancies between physical warehouse locations and CMPro records.

In addition to data management, the Materials Coordinator/Specialist will organize and maintain warehouse and inventory storage areas for efficient material handling, including maintaining labeling systems and manually stocking shelving with received or returned items. The role requires operating indoor and heavy outdoor forklifts, vehicles, and other material handling equipment to receive, issue, and stock materials as needed, as well as moving materials between awaiting-inspection and staging areas. The Materials Coordinator/Specialist will coordinate material availability to meet production schedules, including arranging for repair, assembly, and transportation of materials to various departments, while understanding and complying with all company and department processes, policies, and procedures.

This position participates in a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's Degree + 2 years of experience OR High School Diploma + 4 years of experience

  • Working knowledge of computer terminal operation to properly account for issues, returns, and receipts of new material and associated work orders

  • Experience with inventory control practices; including tools, supplies, and equipment associated in warehousing operations

  • Considerable knowledge of equipment operating principals and procedures

  • Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions relating to equipment operation, loading and unloading of materials

  • Proficient with Data Entry

  • Valid forklift operator certification (or ability to obtain)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • High attention to detail

  • Must be a US Citizen

  • Physical requirements (ability to lift up to 50Ibs)

  • Must have a Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain one (active clearance preferred)

Desired Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance

  • Experience with CMPro or similar material management/ERP systems

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customer, and vendors

  • Excellent Customer Service and Communication skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

  • Knowledge of documenting and tracking material with CMPro database or equivalent databases

  • 1 year of experience in the receipt, issue, movement, and shipment of materials

  • Experience in forklift operations

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards (https://noblis.org/who-we-are/awards/) for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us (https://noblis.org/contact) .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $31.24 - USD $41.25 /Hr.

How this job compares

Set against the 597 open Inventory Control jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$31.24–41.25/hr
  • California median$24–27/hr25 hourly ranges
  • US median$21–24/hr189 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36.24/hr, is 45% above the California median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the top quarter of Inventory Control hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 62 open Inventory Control jobs in California and 597 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Inventory Control postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (379 postings).
Education
25 of the 597 open Inventory Control jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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