Material Handling Laborer

Title:

KBR is seeking a qualified and dependable Material Handling Laborer (MHL) to provide essential support in our Patuxent River / Lexington Park MD facility. This position requires performing various physical tasks vital to the success of aircraft Test & Evaluation (T&E) operations. The successful candidate will assist in the handling transportation and storage of materials and test equipment while maintaining a clean organized work environment. Candidates must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance requirements as part of their employment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Material Handling and Transport: Assist with the movement transport and storage of materials and test equipment in support of aircraft T&E operations. Manually load and unload transportation devices ensuring all materials are safely transported. Utilize hand trucks carts or other equipment to move materials as required.
• Receiving Inventory and Storage: Receive and inspect incoming deliveries ensuring items are correctly accounted for and in proper condition. Store materials and equipment in designated storage areas ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
• Facility Maintenance and Equipment Care: Perform routine facility upkeep including cleaning and organizing workspaces to maintain a safe and efficient environment. Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of test equipment and materials in storage or equipment rooms.
• General Support to T&E Operations: Provide logistical and physical support to the T&E team including assisting with the setup breakdown and organization of test equipment. Ensure timely and accurate transport and availability of materials for testing purposes.

Basic Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Security Clearance: Must possess a current or active DoD Secret Security Clearance- or have the ability to obtain and maintain.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: No prior experience required. This is an entry-level position. The candidate must be able to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds standing walking and bending for extended periods.
• Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to meet specific physical demands including but not limited to the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the workday. Occasional lifting of heavier objects may be required with assistance from team members or mechanical aids. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods up to 8 hours per day depending on the assigned duties. Ability to perform manual labor tasks including bending stooping and kneeling in various environmental conditions (e.g. indoor/outdoor varying temperatures). Work may be performed in environments that include exposure to noise dust and varying temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NAS Patuxent River MD
• Willingness to grow within role and program
• Associates Degree

This is an SCA position. Pay rate of $17.37/HR.

Other: The selected candidate will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for the required DoD Secret Security Clearance.

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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