Logistics Specialist

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Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

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Job Summary:

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is seeking a full-time Logistics Specialist to support Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) Scorpius project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This fully on-site role supports high-volume warehouse and logistics operations, including forklift operation, material handling, shipment coordination, and movement of mechanical and electrical components used in the assembly of the Scorpius accelerator. The Logistics Specialist will help ensure materials are safely received, transported, organized, and delivered to support project schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and position materials, equipment, and components throughout warehouse and staging areas.

• Coordinate the movement of incoming and outgoing shipments, including large, heavy, fragile, and precision-engineered components.

• Support high-volume logistics operations involving thousands of individual parts, assemblies, and materials required for the Scorpius project.

• Receive, verify, label, stage, and organize shipments and materials in designated warehouse locations.

• Pull and transport materials and assembled part kits to designated staging areas for engineering and assembly operations.

• Maintain accurate inventory movement records using warehouse management software and Microsoft Office.

• Coordinate with inventory, receiving, shipping, and project personnel to ensure timely and accurate material movement.

• Perform forklift safety inspections and follow established warehouse safety procedures, including safe lifting, loading, and material-handling practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 2–8 years of warehouse, logistics, or material-handling experience, including regular forklift operation.

• Forklift certification required; certification does not need to be currently active at the time of application.

• Experience operating forklifts in busy warehouse environments with frequent loading, unloading, and material movement.

• Experience using inventory management software and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and safely handle larger loads using appropriate equipment.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate with warehouse and project teams.

• Experience handling industrial equipment, precision components, or sensitive materials preferred.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

• Ability to work full-time on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Travel:

This position requires full-time on-site work in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this full-time role is $60,000–$100,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview at https://salasobrien.com/benefits/.

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