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Material Controller

Leidos

Huntsville, ALJob$36–65K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$36–65K/yr
Location
Huntsville, AL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Leidos seeks a Material Controller based in Huntsville, Alabama, to support project logistics. The role handles receiving, inventory traceability and reconciliation, stockroom organization, shipping, and kit assembly. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have a high school diploma with 1–5 years of related experience, including inventory database software and shipping/receiving. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain it is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inventory Database SoftwareShipping and ReceivingOnline Database EntryMicrosoft OfficeCostpointInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationMultitaskingOrganizationForklift OperationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationERP SystemsLifting 50 Lbs

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipHigh School Diploma1+ Years Related ExperienceForklift Certification or Ability to Obtain

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Material Controller based out of Huntsville AL .

Primary Responsibilities

  • Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently to support project logistics.

  • Receive materials and process goods receipts to maintain full material traceability and compliance with corporate and customer requirements.

  • Maintain an organized, safe, and compliant receiving and stockroom environment to support operational efficiency.

  • Participate in material packaging and shipments through UPS, FedEx, and freight carriers, preparing compliant documentation and shipping labels.

  • Assemble kits utilizing Costpoint generated pick lists. Assemblies range from PCBs, cables, to electronic test instruments.

  • Contribute to inventory reconciliation events to maintain accuracy and traceability of inventory.

  • Perform logistics support for the team as requested to ensure timely delivery of packages.

  • undefinedBasic QualificationsU.S citizenshipHigh School Diploma and 1-5 years related work experience, to include experience with inventory database software and shipping/receiving.Solid computer skills with experience performing online database entry, update, and lookup activities.Ability to operate related office equipment and personal computer software packages to include Microsoft Office and Costpoint.Possess strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.Ability to balance multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.Work well with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.High level of attention to detail and organization.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Costpoint or other ERP systems.Forklift certification or ability to obtain.Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

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Original Posting:

October 26, 2026

For 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 $35,750.00 - $64,625.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .

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 (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00195406

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

How this job compares

Set against the 621 open Inventory Control jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$36–65K/yr
  • US median$65–87K/yr132 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $50K, is 33% below the US median midpoint ($74K) — in the lowest quarter of Inventory Control salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open Inventory Control jobs in Alabama and 621 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Inventory Control postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (376 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 258 of the 621 open Inventory Control jobs (42%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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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