Senior Material Handler

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

We have an opening for a Senior Material Handler. You will be responsible for performing moderate to difficult warehouse and material handling duties and provide assistance to customers on material requirements. This position is in the Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Department.

In this role you will

• Process written or verbal stock material requests and perform moderate to complex material handling duties.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and makes work unit commitments related to functional responsibilities; assist with the development and implementation of new techniques and procedures.
• Identify, verify, and replenish stock material in appropriate bin location; coordinate the delivery of material/equipment to designated job site locations.
• Maintain yard and staging areas; operate forklift, pallet jack; loading and unloading customers and vendor trucks; store, stack, or palletize material in accordance with established procedures, which may include hazardous materials.
• Enter receiving and transfer transactions into database system; inspect and identify suspect counterfeit and/or non-conforming materials and operate computer to query parts, researching products and on-line training.
• Prepare for and assist in the physical inventory process, and maintain critical inventories as assigned.
• Review shipping documents and process material returns.
• Provide information in response to inquiries, working within a framework of standard policies and procedures, and interact with delivery drivers, vendors, requesters, crafts, and Technical Release Representatives
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Demonstrated broad and practical knowledge of material handling techniques and methods.
• Experience in a customer service or support organization with demonstrated written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines in a fast-paced work environment; ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently.
• Working knowledge of facilities maintenance, construction materials, and terminologies.
• Experience with personal computers and associated database software.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklift and pallet jack. Possess and maintain current and valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and, occasionally, 50-85 pounds, bend, reach, and stoop on a frequent basis.
• Knowledge of Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), applicable laws and regulations, including policies, procedures and regulations related to inbound and outbound materials.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck certification.

Qualifications We Desire

• Familiarity with Inventory Control databases, chemical and procurement databases, i.e. ChemTrack’s database and Supply Chain Management LINCS database.
• Basic knowledge of LLNL’s Infrastructure and Operations and their organizational activities.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

LLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site, as well as those who will be teleworking.

Security Clearance

LLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Most positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement). If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

LLNS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations during the application and recruiting processes due to a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via our online form.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

LLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site, as well as those who will be teleworking.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.