ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients' Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees' Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers' needs. ATHENA places a high value on Position Summary We are seeking a Material Handler to join our warehouse team. This role is responsible for accurately selecting, handling, and preparing products for distribution. You will pick items from warehouse storage locations and build customer orders on pallets to ensure timely and precise deliveries. Key Responsibilities Order Picking Select cases, bags, or individual items from designated warehouse locations. Utilize pick tickets, handheld scanners, or other warehouse systems to ensure accurate order fulfillment. Pallet Building Build stable and organized pallets for distribution. Arrange products according to handling requirements (e.g., heavier items on the bottom, fragile items on top). Accuracy & Verification Verify product codes, descriptions, lot numbers, and quantities for accuracy. Maintain attention to detail while preparing orders for shipment. Essential Duties Perform order filling, pallet wrapping, and put-away processes using RF scanners. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse. Participate in department goal-setting, staff meetings, and training seminars as assigned. Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency. Work collaboratively with team members to complete assigned duties. Perform other related duties as needed. Required Skills & Abilities Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills in English. Proven ability to provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers. Strong collaborative and teamwork skills. Ability to analyze situations and make appropriate decisions. Understanding and adherence to warehouse duties, methods, and procedures. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks. Comfortable communicating to both small and large groups. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, preferred. RF or Voice Scanner experience Riding Pallet Jack evolving to Stacker Lift up to 75lbs
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics: You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future. You like to make your employer look good. You find solutions, where others only see problems. You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well. You are aware of the employer's needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole. You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission. The benefits of working for ATHENA include: Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better. Medical, dental and vision insurance. Medical and dependent flexible spending account. Pet insurance. Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area. 401k with a generous employer match. Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal. Paid time off varies by contract - be sure to inquire with your Recruiter. Holiday pay varies by contract - be sure to inquire with your Recruiter. The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party. ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #
ATHENAJOBS-Mid Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary, Contract Pay:
$17.00 per hour Application Question(s): How would you rate your understanding of warehouse operations and order fulfillment processes?
