Materials Handler I

Chenega Corporation

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Public Trust
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Hagerstown, MD (On-Site/Office)

Summary

The Materials Handler I works semi-independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment, receiving detailed supervision and guidance. Receives daily workload assignments from Project Manager and/or foreman. This individual assists with moving, packing, wrapping, inventory and transport of household goods in a professional manner. He/she works collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with moving, packing, wrapping, inventory, and storing of household goods and/or commercial equipment for residential and commercial customers
  • Wrap, pack, load and unload household or commercial items - Safely handle and secure fragile items during the moving process - Assemble and disassemble furniture as needed
  • Receives household effects from transportation service providers via freight or long-haul moves.
  • Unloads household effects and general freight from delivery trucks via warehouse docks.
  • Identifies damaged, lost or missing items and notifies the Project Manager or warehouse foreman immediately.
  • Exercises extreme care when handling each piece of personal effects.
  • Wraps and packs household effects to prepare for long term storage.
  • Assembles and repairs wood shipping crates, using a variety of electric and pneumatic powered hand tools, such as saws, drills, nail guns, etc.
  • Performs manual lifting of furniture and other material during entire shift.
  • Receives training on the safe operation on a variety of material handling equipment to include 6,000lb and 10,000lb capacity forklifts, mechanized floor sweeper and scrubber.
  • Assists with the movement of tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles inside the warehouse.
  • Ensures all safety procedures are being followed.
  • Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate moving tasks - Follow established safety guidelines to prevent accidents and damage to property
  • Maintains the warehouse facility, notifies the project manager of any damages and/or maintenance issues.
  • Maintains all government furnished equipment. Forklift certification required.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Possess a minimum one year of verifiable experience in the transportation and commercial moving industry.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with other crew members, clients, and commercial laborers.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug test
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a PUBLIC TRUST clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Have a basic working knowledge of the household moving/freight/transportation industry.
  • Have an ability to clearly communicate (write, read and speak) the English language.
  • Have a physical fitness level that allows for prolonged standing and associated manual labor.
  • Able to independently lift 80 pounds repeatedly and on a regular basis.
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Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. This business model is executed through a family of companies under four strategic business units. Chenega employs over 6,000 individuals across the U.S. and in 10 countries. We are known for our exceptional employees, fiscal strength, creativity and innovation, and for providing excellent cost and performance value to our customers and business partners. Chenega, an Alaska Native Village Corporation, works to achieve sustainable growth in our businesses to support shareholders in their journey to self-sufficiency, actively manage our lands, and uphold our cultural traditions and values. Chenega Corporation was established in 1974 pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

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