Communications-Applied Technology, also known as C-AT, is a small U.S.

manufacturer located in Reston, Virginia.

We build communications equipment used by public safety, defense, emergency response, government, and mission-critical teams.

C-AT is seeking a practical, detail-oriented, hands-on Inventory, Parts, and Shipping Specialist to support our operations team.

This is a part-time, in-person position, approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

The pay range is $18.50 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

This position is responsible for helping keep inventory organized, accurate, and available for production.

The role includes inventory control, parts organization, kitting, shipping, receiving, and production support.

The right person will be comfortable working in a small business environment where accuracy, communication, follow-through, and willingness to pitch in are important.

Key responsibilities include:

- Track, organize, and maintain inventory items.

- Keep stockroom areas clean, labeled, orderly, and easy to navigate.

- Verify physical inventory against system records.

- Help identify missing, misplaced, obsolete, or duplicate parts.

- Conduct cycle counts and assist with inventory audits.

- Pull parts needed for production.

- Assemble kits based on Bills of Materials.

- Verify part numbers, quantities, condition, and drawings before releasing kits to assembly.

- Receive incoming shipments and compare items against purchase orders and packing slips.

- Inspect incoming materials for damage, shortages, incorrect parts, or quantity discrepancies.

- Prepare outgoing shipments accurately and securely.

- Package products and parts to prevent damage during transit.

- Keep accurate records of inventory transactions, received items, shipments, and part movement.

- Communicate shortages, discrepancies, damaged goods, and production blockers clearly.

Required qualifications:

- U.S.

citizenship required due to customer and contract requirements.

- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Prior experience in inventory, shipping, receiving, warehouse, stockroom, parts, logistics, production support, or a similar hands-on role preferred.

- Comfortable working onsite in Reston, Virginia.

- Comfortable with physical work, including standing, walking, stairs, organizing shelves, receiving shipments, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Basic computer skills.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Ability to follow procedures and ask questions when something is unclear.

- Clear communication and good judgment.

This role may be a good fit for a student, recent graduate, veteran, career transitioner, or someone looking for steady part-time work in a hands-on operations environment.

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected].