Logistics Specialist

This role focuses on managing the packaging, handling, and shipment of military, defense, and government sector products, including hazardous materials and sensitive electronics. The Logistics Specialist applies military packaging standards and MIL-SPEC requirements to ensure products are prepared, documented, and shipped accurately and securely, while using modern inventory and shipment tracking systems to support efficient logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Apply military packaging standards and MIL-SPEC requirements to prepare and package military, defense, and government sector products.
• Manage the shipment of HAZMAT products and sensitive electronics, ensuring that shipping methods, packaging, and documentation meet all regulatory and customer requirements.
• Coordinate export and customs clearance shipments, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and accurate completion of required documentation.
• Use electronic systems and software to support inventory control, including monitoring, tracing, and tracking shipments and materials.
• Provide logistics support for receiving and shipping operations, including pulling parts, equipment, and products as required.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain shipping and production reports, ensuring accuracy of shipment details and material movement records.
• Apply standard packing knowledge and Mil-Spec packing practices, including Best Commercial Practice (ASTM3951-15), to protect products during storage and transit.
• Support shipping and receiving activities related to military, defense, and government sector products, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Handle materials safely, including lifting up to 50 lbs or using a forklift when needed, to support daily logistics operations.
• Utilize Costpoint, Deltek, and other computer systems to process orders, track shipments, and maintain logistics data.
• Ensure compliance with HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) requirements and use this knowledge when preparing export documentation.
• Collaborate with production and office teams to meet logistics requirements and support on-time delivery of products.

• 10+ years of recent logistics experience; candidates with at least 7+ years of recent experience may be considered if all other experience requirements are met.
• Proficiency with military packing standards and Mil-Spec packing requirements.
• Hands-on experience working within MIL-SPEC standards for military, defense, or government sector products.
• Experience handling and shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and sensitive electronics where shipping methods are critical.
• Recent prior experience working with HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule).
• Standard packing knowledge and practical experience applying it in a production or logistics environment.
• Proficiency with electronic systems and software for inventory control, monitoring, tracing, and tracking shipments, including exports and customs clearance.
• Computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn and operate internal systems, including Costpoint and Deltek.
• Ability to pull parts, equipment, and product for receiving and shipping activities, including safely lifting up to 50 lbs or using a forklift.
• Experience supporting logistics, receiving, and shipping operations for military, defense, or government sector products.

• Experience working with export processes and customs clearance documentation.
• Familiarity with Best Commercial Practice (ASTM3951-15) for packing and packaging.
• Background in logistics within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail in preparing shipping, export, and inventory documentation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments, materials, and priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a logistics and production team.

Employees benefit from a structured 9/80 work schedule that offers every other Friday off when production is on track, supporting better work-life balance while maintaining full-time hours. The organization provides up to 160 hours of paid time off and paid holidays, allowing for meaningful rest and personal time. Team members work with supportive, experienced colleagues in an environment that values reliability, collaboration, and long-term commitment.

Work Environment

The role is based primarily on a non-climate-controlled production floor, with access to climate-controlled office spaces for administrative and system-based tasks. The facility is in an older building that houses established teams known for being collaborative and supportive. The standard schedule runs from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional extended hours when needed. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, meaning employees work slightly longer days and typically have every other Friday off, resulting in 80 hours over a two-week period. The environment involves hands-on work with materials and products in a production setting, along with regular use of computers and logistics software such as Costpoint and Deltek.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of ELIZABETH CITY, NC.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.51/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in ELIZABETH CITY,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.