Material Handler (Transportation and Material Moving)

Job Title: Material Specialist 2 Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Lorton,VA (onsite) Contract Duration: Contract until 06/30/2026 Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 14:30 PM   POSITION DESCRIPTION Responsible for procuring a wide variety of electrical, custodial, mechanical, plumbing and general hardware items utilized in pumps, drives, compressors, incinerators, filters and other process equipment items. This will include creating purchase orders and using county procurement cards. Maintaining inventory of replacement parts for plant equipment, building utility systems and tools for maintenance activities. Assist warehouse manager in the control of procurement, receiving, storing, and delivery of parts, equipment, chemicals and miscellaneous supplies. Serves as vendor contact for discrepancies in material shortages, damages or returns. Assist with inventory control that complies with county purchasing policies as well as audits. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: Maintains records. Purchasing equipment and supplies using credit cards or by creating purchase orders in the county’s procurement system Determines what parts to stock, in what quantities, and where parts should be shelved using inventory management principles. Inspect invoices and enters them into the county procurement system. Conducts cycle counting and physical inventories. Interacts with operational staff (mechanics, field technicians and supervisors) to determine parts requirements and shop supplies needed by the facility. Establishes working relationships with suppliers to facilitate obtaining parts and supplies for operational needs. Identifies appropriate vendor source if no contract is currently available. If contracts do exist determine the best contract that best meets the needs of the agency (in terms of price, service, availability, etc.); Uses the county's procurement system (Focus) to order needed stock and non-stock parts and supplies. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge and understanding of contracting processes and contracts. Knowledge of procurement and inventory management practices and policies. Knowledge of and experience with automated procurement, inventory management systems Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to perform tasks which include lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to operate a computer and keyboard using various software such as outlook, excel inventory management and purchasing systems Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Ability to operate forklift.             Education Required High School Diploma

• Learn all material handler functions
• Operate all warehouse material handling equipment
• Use forklift equipment to move material goods
• Utilize the warehouse material handling equipment
• Prepare shipping orders and move materials by operating material handling equipment
• Learn all material handler functions including hazardous materials training
• Maintain inventory of shipping material and supplies
• Operate company forklift and other material handling equipment
• Identify, and inventory all material utilizing material handling equipment
• Assist shipping in receiving raw materials
• Operate forklift to move materials
• Prepare machines or material for shipping
• Assisting with loading/unloading trucks
• Repackag material for safe handling in shipping
• Operate any material handling equipment
• Perform daily cycle count in raw material warehouse
• Maintain and operate material handling equipment
• Learn all material handler functions
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe work environment
• Picking raw materials and keeping the raw material warehouse