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**Description** Are you ready for an exciting adventure? Leidos is seeking a skilled and motivated **Material Expediter** to join our team at our Port Hueneme facility. This position will play a crucial role in the shipping and receiving of material to and from Antarctica. The successful candidate must have the physical capabilities to stand for the full length of a shift, repetitively lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and adjust their body position for various physical tasks to include bending, stooping, kneeling, turning, and pivoting. Additionally, the candidate must hold a valid forklift operator certification. **This position will work on site at the Leidos location in Port Hueneme, CA.** Our expected pay range for this position is $23 - $28 per hour. **Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.** **Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. This process could take up to 4 months.** **About the Antarctic Support Contract:** Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF's Office of Polar Program's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements: + **Vision:** Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness. + **Mission:** To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent. Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission. To learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract, **click here ( . **Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!** **Your Main Objective:** + Coordinate shipping and receiving of inbound and outbound material or cargo from various customers/suppliers and locations in a timely manner. + Verify contents of shipment and ensure the correct material or cargo delivered matches the material or cargo requested. + Properly package material based on material type and carrier restrictions, and prepare cargo for loading into a shipping container, commercial truck or onto an Air Force pallet and secure for shipment. + Operate powered and non-powered material handling equipment in conjunction with daily duties. + Ensure cargo tracking system is accurately updated after the material or cargo contents are identified and packed and actual dimensions are known. + Stage material or cargo in the proper waiting area while awaiting transport via commercial air or surface. + Communicate and collaborate effectively with Material Expediting team members and Documentation team members. + Adhere to all safety regulations and best practices to assist in promoting a culture of safety awareness among the team. **What Sets You Apart:** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Minimum of three (3+) years of diversified experience in a warehousing environment including experience shipping and receiving freight; experience in the transportation or supply industry is a plus. + Experience with loading cargo into containers for ocean shipment; hazardous material handling certification is a plus. + Valid forklift operator certification. Must be able to operate forklifts up to 10k or higher. + Intermediate proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel. + Must be in possession of or have the ability to possess a favorable public trust, or higher, adjudication. Our expected pay range for this position is $23 - $28 per hour. We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap - we're redrawing it. **Original Posting:** November 13, 2025 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 - 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 . **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 . **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 LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com . 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 ( . **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-00170201 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.

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