OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

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 customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Specialist ll.The Warehouse Specialist ll is responsible for performing ensure that the daily functions and procedures of the distribution centers for manufacturers and retailers run smoothly and efficiently, and related duties as assigned. This FULL TIME position starts at $20.00 per hour and is located in Mitchells, VA.

This is a COVID Safe position and requires applicants/employees to be fully vaccinated or agree to submit to weekly COVID testing at the expense of the applicant/employee. Are you currently fully vaccinated? If not, are you opposed to becoming fully vaccinated prior to starting your first day of work? Are you opposed to weekly COVID testing at your own expense?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions..

• Receiving, shipping, issuing, selecting, inventorying, ordering, and storing supplies, merchandise and equipment in an agency warehouse or storeroom.
• May serve as a lead worker.
• Loading and unloading items to a more specialized function, such as storing and shipping controlled substances
• Ensure items are accurately received, stored, inventoried and shipped according to procedures.
• Resolves routine questions and problems, but refers complex issues to higher levels.
• Works under direct supervision and selects from a variety of established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Receiving packages from delivery services, shipping outgoing packages from all departments, issuing goods to all departments, inventorying stock on hand on a monthly basis
• May be responsible for providing leadership to others.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.
• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Knowledge of storage/ handling techniques and safety regulations.
• Skill in operating equipment, such as forklifts, pallet drivers, and hand carts.
• Must have valid drivers license
• Must be able to use a computer to read daily mail and print off daily orders from departments

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 25-50 pounds at times.
• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mitchells, VA 22729: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Are you skilled in operating equipment, such as forklifts, pallet drivers, and hand carts?

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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