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Material Specialist

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2025464366 Category All Hourly Unions Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 18, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Join our dynamic team in Huntsville, Alabama as a Material Specialist and be at the forefront of cutting-edge defense manufacturing!

We’re seeking skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help produce Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker—an integral part of the world’s most advanced air defense system. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and are committed to excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact. Elevate your career with us and help deliver world-class defense solutions that protect lives and shape the future!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform manual and clerical work to receive, store, record, distribute, issue, inventory, identify, sort, count, kit assemble, package, ship, order and requisition material, supplies, parts assemblies, equipment and tools.
  • Maintain adequate stock on hand as needs and requirements determine.
  • Use and operate records systems and equipment.
  • Order tools, parts, prints, specifications and material to support shop operations.
  • Expedite the supply of needed items by liaison, coordination and follow up with others.
  • Prepare and maintain regular and requested reports, charts, graphs and status of work operations information.
  • Recognize, identify and report critical supply problems and take or recommend corrective action.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim pre-start and final post-start U.S. Secret clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in inventory, stock or supply chain

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Previous experience testing and/or troubleshooting advanced Electronic Systems (i.e. Electro-Optical Guidance Systems, Radar Tests and/or RF Seeker)
  • Active US Secret security clearance

Additional Information:

  • This is an hourly position governed by the IAMAW 2766 Collective Bargaining agreement.
  • The selected candidate must be able to work any shift based on seniority and work assignment. This site runs 3 shifts:
    • A shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm
    • B shift: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am
    • C shift: Friday-Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $20.00 / hr. - $26.00 / hr. starting rate


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 30, 2025


Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
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