Loader/unloader jobs in Columbia, MD

General Job Information There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation's Capital - Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation's residents, but also people from all over the world. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and savings options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits This position is located in the Technical Services Bureau (TSB), Evidence Control Division (ECD), Equipment and Supplies Branch. It is the mission of the Metropolitan Police Department to safeguard the District of Columbia and protect its residents and visitors by providing the highest quality of police service with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to innovation that integrates people, technology and progressive business systems. This Materials Handler position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions. The incumbent will be responsible for the following: * Receives, stores, inspects, identifies, safeguards, maintains, issues, and delivers supplies on behalf of the department. * Ensures that perishables are properly stored from time of receipt to time of issuance. * Ensures that technical items which require special protection against heat, cold, moisture, light, dryness, are identified and that correct measures are taken to prevent losses. * Ensures that stock is classified correctly and kept in a neat, clean, and orderly shelf arrangement. Ensures that warehoused items coming into stock are placed to ensure that the oldest supplies are issued first to prevent deterioration. * Verifies quantities received against packing lists, delivery receipts, and purchases orders. * Confirms quantities, obtains signatures on appropriate documents and makes distribution and assures that information is entered on required register. * Makes deliveries and pick-ups of property and/or supplies to individual department elements as directed. * Operates equipment and motor vehicles with gross vehicle weights (GVWs) of more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds. * Operates a variety of manual hand trucks, hydraulic hand trucks, and electric forklifts with a lifting capacity of 5,000 pounds, for the purpose of loading, unloading and storing supplies. * Loads property and/or supplies on vehicles and ensures that load is equally distributed and properly tied down to keep from falling or shifting to prevent damage. * Ensures that proper documents are validated for all property and supplies delivered or picked up. * Assists in inventorying process as needed. * Manually moves equipment, supplies or department property as required. * Acts in a professional manner at all times and have good verbal and written communication skills. * Works with minimum supervision, and remains on task. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications * Ability to safely operate a 24' box truck. * Ability to operate a forklift. * Skilled in stacking, moving and arranging items on pallets in consideration of height, weight, and special handling requirements. * Knowledge of warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques. * Knowledge of warehouse functions such as material receiving, storage, issuing and preservation * Ability to complete documents and to write-out stock descriptions, to accurately list quantity, the unit of issuance, and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing stock. * Must demonstrate competent use of PC and various basic programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet). Training in proprietary programs will be required. Licensures, Certifications and other requirements Incumbent must possess a valid US driver's license. Class A or B CDL permit is a plus. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent is required. Work Experience There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Work Environment Work is done inside or outside in area that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapers, brises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas. When working with hazardous materials they may be subject to exposure from radiation, toxins, explosive hazards, or chemical fumes. Work may require wearing protective clothing such as hardhats, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks and rubber aprons. Other Significant Factors Position Location: 2850 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion A background investigation, to include a criminal, traffic and credit check are required for positions with the Metropolitan Police Department. This position is deemed as "Security Sensitive" pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening and criminal background check (pre-employment and periodic), individuals may be subject to the following checks and tests: a. Traffic record check (as applicable); b. Pre-employment drug and alcohol test (as applicable); c. Consumer credit check (as applicable); d. Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; e. Random drug and alcohol test; f. Return to duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test; and g. Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid US driver's license. Class A or B CDL permit is a plus. This position is part of the Pathways to Government Employment Partnership Program. District residents who received a high school diploma from a District of Columbia Public Schools high school or District of Columbia Public Charter School high school or received a GED or its equivalent from the District of Columbia will receive priority consideration for this entry-level position. Applicants must provide a high school transcript, GED certificate, high school diploma, or other applicable documentation along with verification of District residency before the District government may extend a final offer of employment. The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. 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