Material Handler - Columbus, OH

Overview

About M.C. Dean: M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values – agility, expertise, and trust – we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Material Handler 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit, you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio‑visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

The Material Handler 1 handles materials that are delivered to our Columbus office and needs to be received, organized, and distributed to the appropriate sites. This person must be able to operate a pallet jack and should also be familiar with, or able to be trained on, POL to receive and note deliveries. We are currently seeing roughly 8‑15 deliveries per week.

• Receives, handles and organizes material in warehouse, storage and lab areas.
• Enters and records information for received materials including description, quantities, projects and purchase codes in a material receiving system.
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
• Follows and maintains inventory process to open, inspect, sort, catalog and relocate materials and supplies.
• Locates materials and supplies by using the material inventory system.
• Locates and packs materials for shipping.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks.
• Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean.
• Supports and works alongside warehouse, logistics, procurement, project management and engineering teams.
• Assists project teams with material unboxing/boxing, setup, labeling and inspection for defects.
• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.

Education/

Experience:

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience with a High School Diploma or
• 1+ years with an Associate's Degree.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Ability to lift heavy material.
• Ability to read and analyze information.
• Data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team and resolve practical problems.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better.
• We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry‑leading firm that…