Material Handling Laborer

People Technology And Processes; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes in Newport, RI is seeking a Material Handling Laborer for our NUWCDIVNPT warehouse operations. The role involves receiving, warehousing, and delivering materials using forklifts and pallet jacks, with a focus on security and accuracy for SUBSAFE/LEVEL I/DSS-SOC materials.

Responsibilities include operating MHE, inspecting equipment, maintaining OSHA certifications, stocking, labeling, and packing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• OSHA forklift certification required for up to 15K lbs.
• At least 1 year of experience operating MHE in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate government-provided MHE including pallet jacks and forklifts (up to 36,000 lb capacity).
• Perform MHE inspection before and after operation.
• Report issues to Government Lead and do not operate until resolved.
• Maintain OSHA certifications and forklift training.
• Offload material from delivery vehicles using MHE.
• Transport material from receiving to storage locations.
• Support material receipt, validation, and labeling operations.
• Store material per Government Location Schema using MHE.
• Conduct re-warehousing, stock rotation, and warehouse maintenance.
• Assemble, install, and maintain storage aids (racks, bins, pallets).
• Keep warehouse clean and safe; operate Zamboni for floor cleaning.
• Perform COSIS, protect material from damage/deterioration/pilferage.
• Pack, package, handle, load, and move material to delivery truck.
• Deliver material to meet priority timelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Warehouse organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Newport, RI 02841

Position Type: Full Time

Position title: Material Handling Laborer

Clearance required: Secret

Scope: Operates Material Handling Equipment (MHE) for Property Accountability Services (PAS) operations at NUWCDIVNPT warehouse facilities. Performs physical material handling including receiving, warehousing, delivery, and packaging operations using forklifts and pallet jacks for SUBSAFE/LEVEL I/DSS-SOC material.

Responsibilities

• Operate Government-provided MHE including pallet jacks and forklifts (up to 36,000 lb. capacity).
• Perform MHE inspection prior to and immediately after operation.
• Report operational or safety issues to Government Lead; do not operate MHE until issues are resolved.
• Maintain all required OSHA certifications and forklift training.
• Offload material from delivery vehicles using MHE.
• Transport material from receiving to storage locations.
• Support material receipt, validation, and labeling operations.
• Store material per Government Location Schema using MHE.
• Perform re-warehousing, stock rotation, and warehouse maintenance.
• Assemble, install, and maintain storage aids (racks, bins, pallets).
• Maintain warehouse orderly, clean, and safe; operate Government-provided Zamboni for floor cleaning.
• Perform COSIS processes; protect material from damage, deterioration, or pilferage.
• Perform packing, packaging, physical handling, loading, and movement of material from staging area to delivery truck.
• Deliver material per priority timelines:
  • Priority 01-03: within 24 hours of receipt
  • Priority 04-15/no priority/WMF: within 72 hours of receipt
  • WMF material: by Required Delivery Date (RDD)
• Obtain customer signatures on WMFs, update delivery manifest.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Perform preservation, packaging, packing, and marking on items of various sizes and weights.
• Visually inspect material and containers for transport suitability.
• Review CIIC and classification markings; utilize special handling precautions when applicable.
• Pack classified, pilferable, and sensitive material within secure storage areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Possesses current and valid OSHA certification for forklift operator up to 15K lbs. for forklift types, Class I-V and VII.
• One year of demonstrated experience operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in a warehouse environment.

Desired Qualifications/Experience

• SUBSAFE/LEVEL I/DSS-SOC material handling experience.
• DoD warehouse operations.
• MIL-STD-129R (Military Marking for Shipment and Storage).
• MIL-STD-2073-1E (Military Packaging).
• Hazardous and classified material handling.