Materials Handler I - TEMP - Chenega Corporation

Hagerstown, MD

The Materials Handler I supports the DOS USLC- Hagerstown

This is a TEMPORARY position for a minimum of 30 days.

Verifies receipt of household effects received via transportation service providers; annotates discrepancies for the permanent file.
Receives household effects from transportation service providers.
Unloads household effects and general freight from delivery trucks via warehouse docks.
Identifies damaged, lost or missing items and notifies the project manager or assistant project manager immediately.
Exercises extreme care when handing 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.
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.
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

Possess a minimum one year of verifiable experience in transportation or logistics..
Ability to obtain and maintain a PUBLIC TRUST clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Possess a basic working knowledge of the transportation/logistics industry.
Have an ability to clearly communicate (write, read and speak) the English language.
Have a physical fitness level that allows for extended periods of time operating a forklift and/or prolonged standing and associated manual labor.
Able to independently lift 80 pounds.

Source : Chenega Corporation