VETS, Inc., is looking to add a full-time Material Handler / Warehouse Worker to our growing team at 4205 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20746. The shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET. All candidates that apply must be available to work this shift. This position pays $18.44 hourly + $4.57 H&W per paid hour.

The successful candidate will:

• Locate containers or folders on shelving utilizing the location information listed on pull list or other provided reports. Containers/folders can be on floor or on shelving up to 15' high requiring the use of a pulpit ladder.
• Remove containers from shelving, check for missing and/or charged out containers, verify that the pull list is accurate, mark pull list and report discrepancies where needed; initial and deliver documentation to POC.
• Place containers or folders on streamliners in order, facing the same direction and with identifying numbers visible.
• Move records to Designated Disposal Review Area.
• Palletize Containers for Disposable Records label, stack, shrink wrap.
• Confirm space requirements, load and transport records to assigned location, validate manifest and shelve non-disposable records that are being relocated, verify accuracy and inform Quality when inspection ready.
• Retrieve batched requests. Sign-out batches in appropriate logbook, recording pertinent information relative to batch being processed and record start time.
• Locate requested file/folder on reference request; search box, confirm if request is for a single or a multi-volume file, pull file(s), add pulled file marker, If file/document is not in box/file, report that it is "Not-in-File" or report that it is "Charged-Out." Audit folders and non-fulfilled references requests upon batch completion. Sign in completed batches in the appropriate logbook, recording time of completion. Clearly identify file/folders and stage for auditing; sign-in completed batches in the appropriate logbook, recording time of completion.
• Retrieve documents from containers, prepare documents for scanning by removing fasteners and verify order. Verify hardware settings, resolution, and covert paper to digital images, verify image clarity by visual inspection, rescan problem images and return documents to containers. Report issues to POC where needed.
• Use handheld mobile to complete basic data entry in spreadsheets, assist with box list creation, data verification and record daily project totals.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Ability to perform in a labor-intensive environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

 Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly lift boxes up to 30 to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders to reach shelving up to 15 feet high.
• Carrying boxes of between 30 and 50 pounds for distances of up to a quarter of a mile within the facility.
• Safely climbing and balancing on ladders to obtain boxes, which can weigh anywhere from 30 to 50 pounds, from shelving up to 15 feet high.
• Climbing caster-equipped ladders and maneuvering on catwalks while handling boxes of records, typically weighing between 30 and 50 pounds, which are stored up to 15 feet above the floor, regularly.
• Performing work that regularly requires walking, stooping, bending, and squatting to reach boxes.
• Working long hours on one’s feet.

 Desired Skills:

• 1 to 2 years of warehouse or manual labor experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to perform work primarily in a warehouse environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.