Company Overview: Valor is a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions to government agencies. 

Deadline to apply: November 30, 2026; role will be closed sooner if filled. 

*An internal candidate has already been identified for promotion into this role.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead inventory audits as assigned  
• Track consumable gas usage and coordinate replenishment needs with buyers in a timely manner to support operational needs 
• Monitor material handling equipment for scheduled maintenance and needed repairs 
• Identify and report discrepancies of materials count for stable operation to assigned tasks 
• Ensure materials are loaded and unloaded to support their receiving and/or shipping 
• Maintain active and established security requirements for storage of critical and/or pilferable assets such as GFM 
• Ensure physical security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E), including Security Risk Categories commiserate with standard operating procedures 
• Provide material movement across manufacturing facility utilizing material handling equipment 
• Physically move freight, stock, recyclable materials to and from storage and/or production areas, loading docks, vehicles, containers  
• Identify compliant solutions to disposition obsolete/shelf-life controlled inventory items 
• Work outdoors as needed year-round to move materials between buildings, receive trucks, and transport store materials/equipment 
• Support packaging, palletizing, and marking efforts of product for shipment 
• Handle and restock materials received internally and externally  
• Contribute to Lean 5S initiatives to achieve a workplace that is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity. 
• Confer or correspond with department team members to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications 
• Identify areas for process improvement and support strategies to optimize production workflows, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency 
• Collaborate with Receiving Inspection (RI) team members in QA to expedite releasing materials in accordance with Production demands.    
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) for safe and efficient materials handling at all times 
• Safely operate handheld power tools while conducting daily activities such as a bandsaw and other cutting equipment  
• Operate within AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems (QMS) being cognizant of strict aerospace and defense-specific requirements of your department and/or role  
• Other duties as assigned  

Benefits: We offer a company paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plans, and a robust employee assistance program. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment fosters growth and innovation, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions. 

Application Process: Qualified and interested candidates may apply to be considered for the Inventory Control Specialist III position. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder 
• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Must pass all initial and subsequent background checks and drug screenings   
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language 
• Proficient in 10 key and Microsoft Office Products  
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license  
• Three years of demonstrated regular/routine safe forklift operations in similar working conditions; must obtain and maintain internal forklift certification via Valor’s PIT Program within 30-days of start date 
• 5+ years prior experience in a warehouse/inventory position for a manufacturing facility  
• 5+ material handling equipment experience  
• 3+ years audit and inventory experience  

Physical Requirements: 

• RARE (less than 10%): Crawling, handling chemicals, climbing stairs and ladder, wearing a respirator, lifting over 40 lbs. 
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%):  Stretching arms above head, lifting over 15 lbs. to 30 lbs.  
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Bending, walking, pushing, transport, range-of-motion, reaching, twisting, sweeping, balancing, walking on uneven surfaces, gripping, lifting to 15 lbs., able to withstand loud noise    
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Repetitive motion, reading, standing, sitting, seeing, seeing distant, depth-perception, color vision, speaking clearly, hearing-speech-range, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, ability to withstand varying temperatures, attention to fine detail