MATERIAL HANDLER (DA) 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Melwood; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood in Falls Church, VA is hiring a Material Handler to support warehouse operations at our site. Core responsibilities include loading/unloading freight, documenting activities, and maintaining dock safety.

The role requires a background check and the ability to obtain a government security clearance; a high school diploma or GED and English language proficiency are required. The position is set aside for a person with a disability.

Qualifications

• Position set aside for a person with a disability; disability proof required prior to interview.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must read, write, and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on the loading dock to ensure timely shipments.
• Operate dock equipment safely and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist mailroom staff as needed.
• Enter inbound/outbound products into the SendSuite system and store in cage.
• Use handheld device to check out items and distribute to clients.
• Document all inbound and outbound activities accurately.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Oversee safety of the dock area and enforce procedures.
• Coordinate with security to guide drivers unloading products.
• Back up fitness center duties when needed.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

****This position is set aside for a person with a disability.

Documented proof of disability is required prior to interview. Proof of disability is a written report signed by a licensed physician, psychiatrist or qualified psychologist, reflecting the nature and extent of the disability or disabilities that cause such person to qualify as a person with a severe disability.

This position is located in Falls Church, VA

The core working hours are 7 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday

The hourly wage is $ 19.81 per hour

This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security

INTRODUCTION

Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Material Handler will perform the essential duties associated with driving the site warehouse responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Ensuring timely, loading/unloading of freight on the Loading Dock
2. 2. Safe operations of all dock equipment and reporting all maintenance and safety concerns to the dock master
3. 3. Helping consolidated mailroom staff upon their request
4. 4. Input all X-rayed delivered products into SendSuite System and stored in the cage area
5. 5. Use a handheld device to check out and distribute to internal and external clients
6. 6. Accurately document inbound/outbound activities
7. 7. Maintain cleanliness of work areas
8. 8. Oversee the safety of the dock area
9. 9. Coordinate with security officers to direct drivers where to put products that are being unloaded
10. 10. Back up fitness center duty in case of coverage issues

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under the direction of the Project Manager.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

While performing the duties of the job, the individual is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls. The individual must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to pass a background security clearance in order to work at a location that serves adults with disabilities; be a minimum of 18 years of age with a High School diploma or G.E.D.: be able to read, write, and speak English language in an understandable manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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