Warehouse Specialist PBO

Skookum Educational Programs DBA Tessera; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a Warehouse Specialist at the Newport News, VA location to support IPBO storage, inventory control, and forklift movement of materials. This full-time, day-shift role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include inventory management, material handling, and ensuring proper documentation and clean work areas. Candidates should have forklift certification or the ability to obtain one and a valid

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required
• Must be able to work effectively as a team
• Physical capability to lift and move materials up to 70 pounds

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse activities following the IPBO storage plan
• Move inventory within the warehouse using a forklift
• Organize backup stock locations and assist issue/turn-in areas
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and safety of the workspace
• Greet delivery drivers and verify invoices with supply requisitions
• Assist in monthly inventories and document items on control sheets
• Load and unload trucks using forklift or pallet jack
• Transport materials as required and operate IPBO vehicles safely

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Specialist – PBO Location: Newport News, Virginia (JBLE) | Type: Non‑Exempt | Work Schedule: Full‑time, day shift | Compensation: $22.62-$22.62/hr

Tessera is a national non‑profit government contractor dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose‑driven culture, our core values – Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity – and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance $5.42/hour
• Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays
• accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment
• paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full‑time employees

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of warehouse activities that require an understanding of the Installation Property Book Office (IPBO) storage plan
• Responsible for moving inventory within the warehouse utilizing the forklift
• Responsible for organizing backup stock locations and assisting issue/turn‑in areas
• Help maintain workstation: breaking down boxes and cleaning work areas
• Greets delivery drivers, verifies invoices with supply requisitions
• Assists in conducting monthly inventories
• All items in warehouse are counted and documented on control sheet
• Assists with maintaining general cleanliness of warehouse area
• Moves inventory into and out of the warehouse, as needed
• Moves inventory between locations within warehouse
• Ensure all equipment is stored and stacked in a safe manner
• Ensure daily maintenance is performed on all forklifts and vehicles
• Operate vehicle in support of all IPBO functions
• Operate vehicle in accordance with all applicable civilian and government regulations
• Issue and receive turn ins of ceremonial flags
• Receive turn ins from supported customers
• Issue equipment to supported customers
• Process turn ins to Supply Support Activity (SSA)
• Locate items within the IPBO warehouse
• Responsible for relocating and removing materials without damage and in a safe manner
• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks utilizing the forklift or pallet jack
• Responsible for transporting materials from their point of origin to their final destination as specified in each work order and issued in a timely manner
• Operators are proficient with the operation of material handling equipment in and around the Fort Eustis, SSA

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of a Central Issue Facility is preferred
• Basic working knowledge of storage requirements as described in TM 743‑200 Series
• Must be physically capable of transporting, storing, issuing, and receipting for materials and merchandise
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Must be able to work effectively as a team

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and/or moving up to 70 pounds
• Reaching, kneeling, walking, standing, and using repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties
• Climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time

Eligibility and Compliance

• Valid state driver’s license required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance carrier
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain one
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access
• A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled – Tessera participates in E‑Verify. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475‑0756 or email [e-mail].

Tessera is dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities, a purpose that drives everything we do. As a national leader in disability and veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention, Tessera continues to empower individuals and drive success across industries. Venturing into facility management, manufacturing, and vehicle maintenance, we focus on investing in our people to deliver exceptional results for our customers. We offer competitive wages and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth. Working here is more than just a job; it’s a meaningful career that enables you to make a positive impact every day.

We currently support over 1,700 employees across 13 states and Washington, D.C., and continue to expand nationwide.