Materials Handler I

Chenega Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Possess a minimum one year of verifiable experience in the transportation and commercial moving industry.
Forklift certification required.
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.
Have a basic working knowledge of the household moving/freight/transportation industry.
Have an 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.

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
Receives household effects from transportation service providers via freight or long-haul moves.
Unloads household effects and general freight from delivery trucks via warehouse docks.
Identifies damaged, lost or missing items and notifies the Project Manager or warehouse foreman immediately.
Exercises extreme care when handling each piece of personal effects.
Wraps and packs household effects to prepare for long term storage.
Assembles and repairs wood shipping crates, using a variety of electric and pneumatic powered hand tools, such as saws, drills, nail guns, etc.
Performs manual lifting of furniture and other material during entire shift.
Receives training on the safe operation on a variety of material handling equipment to include 6,000lb and 10,000lb capacity forklifts, mechanized floor sweeper and scrubber.
Assists with the movement of tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles inside the warehouse.
Ensures 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
Maintains the warehouse facility, notifies the project manager of any damages and/or maintenance issues.
Maintains all government furnished equipment.
Other duties as assigned