Material Handler at Talascend
Sterling, VA
About the Job
Talascend is currently seeking a Material Handler for a contract position in Sterling, Virginia.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate shall work as a Material Handler for a production and integration facility supporting DoD customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate shall work as a Material Handler for a production and integration facility supporting DoD customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Check receipt and inspection of incoming shipments.
- Stock inventoried materials on shelves.
- Pick materials for production orders and deliver to assigned pocs.
- Perform cycle counts and assist in reconciling discrepancies.
- Setup and connect IT equipment for remote configuring.
- Coordinate large (pallet) shipments of materials through receiving and distribution phases.
- Support inventory management of company-owned, government-owned, and customer-owned assets.
- Package and ship products.
- Assist other warehousing tasks as assigned.
- Effectively interface with all levels of internal staff including engineering, program management, procurement, and external suppliers.
REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. Citizen.
- Highschool Diploma or GED.
- 1+ years of prior relevant work experience.
- Strong communication and analytical skills required.
- Ability to manage multiple activities in parallel.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.
- Attention to detail is critical.
- Ability work through issues with all levels of team members
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, to stand for prolonged periods, and to climb ladders to pull inventory from shelves.
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
- Experience in a hardware production environment.
- Familiarity with MRP systems, preferably Costpoint.
- Foundational understanding of ISO, Quality Assurance, and Configuration Management practices.
- Proactive approach to solving problems.
- Understanding of Electrostatic Display (ESD), and materials protection.
- Understanding of Government DD Forms
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.