Material Handling Laborer

Chugach Alaska Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) is seeking a Material Handling Laborer – WSG/CAPNET to support AV, cyber, and technical projects. The role involves handling equipment, cargo, and materials on-site, with interface to project teams and logistics staff.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid US driver’s license, citizenship, and the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance. Strong teamwork and willingness to travel up to 75% are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move equipment and supplies manually or with hand trucks and carts.
• Assist with packing and preparing AV, cyber, and related equipment for shipment or installation.
• Organize and maintain equipment storage areas and workspaces.
• Transport materials and equipment between work areas or to project sites.
• Assist shipping/receiving duties including verifying shipments and documenting receipt.

Skills

Valid state Driver’s License

U.S. Citizenship

Active security clearance eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Planner

TEAMS

Job description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview

The role of a Material Handling Laborer – WSG/CAPNET is to perform basic material handling and labor tasks to support project teams with equipment movement, inventory management, shipping/receiving, and on-site logistics. This position assists with packing/unpacking equipment, staging components for installation, maintaining storage areas, and transporting materials as needed to support AV, cyber, and general technical projects.

Essential Job Duties

• Load, unload, and move equipment, materials, and supplies manually or using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or carts.
• Assist with packing, unpacking, and preparing AV, cyber, and related technical equipment for shipment or installation.
• Organize and maintain equipment storage areas and workspaces.
• Transport materials and equipment between work areas or to project sites as needed.
• Assist with shipping/receiving duties including verifying shipments, documenting receipt of materials, and preparing outbound shipments.
• Support inventory tracking by helping to count and record materials and equipment.
• Assist installation teams by delivering tools, materials, and equipment to on-site work locations (including shipboard or field locations).
• Perform general labor and cleanup duties in support of project preparation and closeout.
• Operate under the guidance of program/project managers, engineers, technicians, and warehouse personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project logistics and material handling needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient handling of materials and equipment.
• Timely support of shipping, receiving, and inventory needs.
• Maintaining clean and organized workspaces and storage areas.
• Effective teamwork and communication with project staff and leadership.
• Willingness to support project needs through general labor tasks as assigned.
• Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Contributing to the successful completion of project initiatives.

Job Requirements – Mandatory

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state Driver’s License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
• S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug test.
• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time to support installations, testing, and customer engagements.
• Must possess at least one of the following active CompTIA certifications: A+, Network+, or Security+, or have the ability to obtain the required certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when requested.

Preferred

• Use of Microsoft Office 365 environment experience
• Excel/Word/PowerPoint/SharePoint/Planner/TEAMS
• Ability to read and interpret block wiring diagrams.
• Technical school / certifications
• Interest in the Audio Visual (AV) industry
• Commercial AV experience in integration
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in various environments is crucial, especially while on travel.

Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed indoors (sedentary).
• Must be able to tolerate and work in hot environments.
• Occasional extended travel may be necessary, up to 75% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Work areas include corporate facilities, S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels and Military bases, and shipyards

Physical Requirements

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time, sit, use of hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, climb ladders, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, or smell.
• Ability to carry 50 pounds unaided or 90-pound loads aided.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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