Material Handling Specialist Trainee

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily after completing the training program. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Work in accordance with PSI’s CORE values.
• Ensure that all PSI safety procedures, rules, and regulations are followed and met.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Read and follow work instructions, procedures, and oral instructions to ascertain material handling tasks.
• Perform inventory-related tasks such as cycle counts, consolidation, putaway, and repacking of materials.
• Enter receipts of goods, issues, disbursements, etc., into the computer system.
• Operate forklifts and similar light material handling equipment as required.
• Communicate with purchasing, production, and other departments regarding deliveries, especially any associated problems.
• Inspect material for obvious damages, shortages, overages, and other discrepancies. Complete necessary reports and forms.
• Maintain well-organized, tidy, and clean storage areas.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Adaptability to changing environments
• Good communication skills
• Willingness and ability to function as a team member
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility with schedule, including working various shifts/weekends as needed
• Integrity
• Detail-oriented

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or general labor is preferred.
• Knowledge of metrics and basic computer skills.

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform heavy lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, working at heights, extended walking, or standing, etc., is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to these requirements in accordance with applicable law.

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days, and hours determined by department schedules.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.  The recruitment, selection, employment, placement, compensation, promotion, and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, veteran status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement.