Attalon / Location Overview

Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.

Ondax Monrovia (www.ondax.com) operates as an autonomous, commercial-first unit of Attalon, specializing in the global manufacture and distribution of proprietary photonics. By utilizing its pioneering Volume Bragg Grating (VBG) technology and SureLock™ wavelength-stabilized semiconductor lasers, Monrovia supplies high-precision, cutting-edge products to rapidly expanding fields like Raman spectroscopy, bio-instrumentation, datacom, scientific research, and high-power industrial lasers.

Job Title

Logistics Assistant III

Job Details

We are looking for a Logistics Assistant III to join our team. This role combines buyer responsibilities, administrative shipping oversight, logistics coordination, and general office support. It focuses on small medium package shipping, procurement activities, and coordination with outside processing vendors. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, independent, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Buyer

• Create purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status
• Verify delivery dates and ensure timely follow‑up
• Maintain accurate procurement records and vendor communication logs

• Administrative Shipping & Export Compliance

• Handle administrative aspects of shipping such as import/export documentation
• Verify shipment contents and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Coordinate shipments for customers and vendors
• Support packaging of products.

• Inventory Management

• Perform cycle counting to support inventory accuracy
• Assist with tracking material movement.

• Trade Show & Demo Logistics

• Arrange and track trade show shipments
• Manage payments and logistics related to trade show participation
• Support demo equipment tracking and shipment coordination

• General Logistics Support

• Assist with packaging activities as needed
• Support miscellaneous operational tasks to maintain workflow efficiency

• General Office Support

• Assist with routine administrative duties to support daily operations
• Help coordinate office-related activities that enable team productivity
• Support cross‑functional tasks and “odds-and-ends” needs as they arise

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience in a shipping or inventory role.
• Ownership & Initiative: Extremely self-motivated, driven, and resourceful with a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and systems quickly.
• Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs on an occasional basis. 

Preferred Qualifications

For California, the base pay range for this role is $25-$30 per hour. 
This range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon considers multiple factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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