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Principal Material Handler

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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DoE Q or L
Unspecified
Unspecified
Livermore, CA (On-Site/Office)

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

The Asset Management has one opening for a Principal Material Handler to perform difficult and complex material handling duties in the Supply and Distribution Division (SDD). You will be responsible for performing material handling duties related to the receipt and disposition of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. This position will serve primarily in Receiving however, duties may be performed in other areas of our organization such as Shipping, Customer Support, Mail Services, or Industrial Gases, on an as needed basis. This position is in the Asset Management Department in the Business Directorate.

This position requires on-site presence on a regular basis.

You will
  • Perform difficult and complex material handler tasks in compliance with applicable LLNL procedures and federal, state, and local environmental, safety and health regulations.
  • Receive, separate, sort, inspect, and process materials and containers requiring special handling, in compliance with applicable LLNL/Asset Management Department policies and procedures, the Packaging and Transportation Safety (PATS) Committee Quality Assurance Manual, and federal, state, and local environmental, safety and health regulations.
  • Analyze, interpret, and apply high-volume receiving and/or disposition practices to ensure compliance and consistency with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide information in response to inquiries and solve problems of moderate scope and complexity, working within a framework of standard policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Transmit records from handheld devices into the receiving and property management databases to create property "receipt" and accountability records and create reports to ensure proper reconciliation.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies with internal and external personnel, requesters, customers, and functional disciplines to ensure accurate records are kept and maintained for auditing purposes.
  • Use motor vehicles, small hand and power tools and operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, skids, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q- level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
  • Extensive practical knowledge of material handling operations, techniques and methods and regulatory requirements and/or related DOE policies and procedures.
  • Specialized knowledge of environment, safety and health standards, and policies and procedures to identify hazardous conditions and operations.
  • Experience with high level problem solving and decision-making skills necessary to independently identify appropriate material handling procedural actions and solutions.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, detail oriented, with experience prioritizing tasks with frequent interruptions and distractions, often with short deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as function as a teammate to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Department.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact considerately and effectively with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines at various levels.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience with mobile devices, personal computers, and software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases).
  • Working knowledge of forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment and ability to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck certification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Certification within three months of hire, which requires a current CA Driver's License, State Driver Record (current driver record from Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of hire, required annually thereafter), CMV training, CMV Road Test.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Knowledge of LLNL Asset Management, Laboratory, and ES&H Policies and Procedures.
  • Knowledge of institutional applications, such as Sunflower Assets (SFA), Laboratory Integrated -Network for Contracts and Supply (LINCS) and the Laboratory's on-line shipping request application (Shipit).
  • Experience using handheld barcode readers for warehousing performance.

Pay Range

$38.03 - $45.63 hourly

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

#LI-Onsite

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
  • Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Since its origins, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has pushed the limits of science, technology, and research in an effort to better understand the world and protect the people in it—but we do so much more than that. To this day, we continue to innovate, collaborate, and explore, backed by the minds of thousands of talented researchers, operations staff, and creative professionals. We are a globally-recognized leader in bioengineering, high-performance computing, environmental research, nuclear science, and more. And none of this research would be possible without our employees across different fields, from skilled labor to engineering. No matter what you do here, you can help change the world. The Lab is located in the heart of the Livermore Valley in the East Bay area of California, close to major metropolitan areas like San Francisco, Oakland, and San José.

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