Materials Handler I

Chenega Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced warehouse environment where you will play a crucial role in the logistics of moving household and commercial goods. This position involves assisting in packing, wrapping, and transporting items while ensuring safety and efficiency. You will receive training on various material handling equipment, including forklifts, and will be responsible for maintaining the warehouse facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teamwork and safety, and the ability to lift heavy items regularly. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the transportation industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in transportation and commercial moving industry.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds repeatedly and maintain physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with moving, packing, and storing household goods for customers.
• Safely handle and secure fragile items during the moving process.
• Maintain warehouse facility and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Attention to Detail

Tools

Electric and Pneumatic Powered Hand Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

The Materials Handler I works semi-independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment, receiving detailed supervision and guidance. Receives daily workload assignments from Project Manager and/or foreman. This individual assists with moving, packing, wrapping, inventory, and transport of household goods in a professional manner. He/she works collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with moving, packing, wrapping, inventory, and storing of household goods and/or commercial equipment for residential and commercial customers.
• Wrap, pack, load, and unload household or commercial items; safely handle and secure fragile items during the moving process; assemble and disassemble furniture as needed.
• Receive household effects from transportation service providers via freight or long-haul moves.
• Unload household effects and general freight from delivery trucks via warehouse docks.
• Identify damaged, lost, or missing items and notify the Project Manager or warehouse foreman immediately.
• Exercise extreme care when handling each piece of personal effects.
• Wrap and pack household effects to prepare for long-term storage.
• Assemble and repair wood shipping crates, using a variety of electric and pneumatic powered hand tools, such as saws, drills, nail guns, etc.
• Perform manual lifting of furniture and other material during entire shift.
• Receive training on the safe operation of a variety of material handling equipment to include 6,000lb and 10,000lb capacity forklifts, mechanized floor sweeper, and scrubber.
• Assist with the movement of tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles inside the warehouse.
• Ensure all safety procedures are being followed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate moving tasks; follow established safety guidelines to prevent accidents and damage to property.
• Maintain the warehouse facility and notify the project manager of any damages and/or maintenance issues.
• Maintain all government-furnished equipment. Forklift certification required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of one year of verifiable experience in the transportation and commercial moving industry.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with other crew members, clients, and commercial laborers.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a PUBLIC TRUST clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Have a basic working knowledge of the household moving/freight/transportation industry.
• Have the ability to clearly communicate (write, read, and speak) the English language.
• Have a physical fitness level that allows for prolonged standing and associated manual labor.
• Able to independently lift 80 pounds repeatedly and on a regular basis.