Material Handler / Coordinator

Bering Straits Native Corp • Patuxent River, MD

57d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler / Coordinator in Patuxent River, MD is responsible for loading and unloading HAZMAT materials, conducting periodic facility reviews, ensuring HAZMAT coordinators submit training certificates, completing and submitting material inventory reports, and verifying hazardous material storage locations are identified, approved, and in good working order. The role also requires ensuring required initial report of spill forms are completed for all spills within the coordinator's area of control. This position requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and five to seven years of facility maintenance experience. A 30-hour OSHA safety class or equivalent within the past three years is also required. The individual must be able to follow basic safety procedures, verbal directions, and lift 50 lbs. Knowledge of organizational procedures, basic technology, customer service, data privacy, communication, time management, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. Preferred qualifications include HAZMAT experience with the DoD. The role is not supervisory and is not subject to DOT safety-sensitive functions. As a condition of employment, a pre-employment drug screening and acceptable background check results are required. Access to military installations may be necessary, and appropriate clearance levels must be obtained and maintained if applicable to the contract. BSNC gives hiring preference to its shareholders, descendants, and spouses who meet the minimum qualifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Five to seven (5-7) years facility maintenance experience
• Thirty (30) hours OSHA safety class or equivalent within the past three (3) years
• Must be able to follow basic safety procedures
• Must be able to follow verbal directions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to manage multi-state departments and employees
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.
• Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.
• Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations (if applicable to the contract).

Nice To Haves

• HAZMAT experience with the DoD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads HAZMAT materials onto and off trucks, ensuring that appropriate padding and ropes are used to prevent damage
• Conducts periodic reviews of all facilities on a quarterly basis
• Ensure that all HAZMAT coordinators forward copies of training certificates / class rosters to the COR
• Ensure the material inventory quarterly report is completed and submitted to the P2 Division
• Ensure all hazardous material storage locations, cabinets, lockers, and rooms are identified, approved and in good working order.
• Ensure required initial report of spill forms for all spills that occur in coordinator’s area of control

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED