Material Packaging Specialist, Temporary Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Material Packaging Specialist, Temporary
Duluth, Georgia
Operations / Quality
Contingent Worker
Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance
US Citizenship
4416
Job Description
About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you’ll do
Viasat is hiring a proactive Material Packaging Specialist to support our worldwide inventory fulfillment. You’ll have a key role in ensuring smooth operations for our Manufacturing, Service, and Engineering teams, as well as direct customer shipments. This includes evaluating packaging needs for equipment and materials and working with Quality and Program Managers to optimize the crating process. Your initiative will be crucial in meeting internal and external customer demands quickly and efficiently.
The day-to-day
Responsible for product verification for revision correctness, material packaging and inventory accuracy against the bill of material requirements.
Assess product crating and packaging needs for shipments to our customers or installation teams by meticulously validating quality control in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, productivity, and accuracy.
Assemble boxes, skids, crates or platforms used for shipping equipment and machine parts.
Inspect and report equipment maintenance as required and in accordance with preventive maintenance standards.
Pick work orders, perform work order close transactions and inventory stocking activities.
Responsible for other duties as assigned by the group lead including occasional work at any of our local off-site warehouses and any projects as required.
What you’ll need
3-5 years’ experience with material packaging, woodworking or the like. Experience operating powered industrialized trucks (forklifts and reach lifts).
Ability to use mechanical impact tools, saws and drills.
Ability to work to drawings and documented procedures.
Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.
Material control and physical inventory maintenance experience.
Prior working knowledge of measurement.
Prominent level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Self-starter, exhibit strong problem-solving skills, and a bias for action. They are team-oriented and possess a forward-looking approach to process refinement.
High School Diploma or GED.
U.S. Citizenship required.
What will help you on the job
Carpentry or construction type skills.
Familiarity with Barcode and/or RFID equipment.
Prior crating experience.
Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Salary range
$18.51 – $29.09 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $22.84 – $34.38/ hourly
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at