Freight Helper *Temporary

Freight Helper (Temporary)

Job Code: 2026:

Location:

Greenbelt, MD
FT/PT Status:
Full Time
Business Sector:
Logistics Management

Temporary through December 31, 2026. Loads, unloads, and assists with pickup and delivery of freight in support of GSFC logistics support contract.

• Loads/unloads packages onto trucks, forklifts, and other equipment in a manner that protects the material from damage.
• Assists driver in pickup and delivery of packages, equipment, and furniture.
• Provides pickup/delivery and all material handling for shredded documents.
• Ensures appropriate paperwork is completed and returned to the dispatcher.
• Might be required to operate a government provided vehicle in support of GLSC.
• Operates forklifts and electric powered pallet jacks.

• Two years' experience with freight handling.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license.
• Current forklift operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Basic computer literacy skills, including use of the internet and Microsoft office programs (Outlook and Word).
• Sensitive equipment training and certification may be required for handling and moving Program Critical Hardware (PCH).

• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including Class A, Class B, Hazmat Endorsement, or Passenger Endorsement.

• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to pass a NASA GSFC forklift physical.
• Capable of lifting packages weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, push, and pull.
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform duties.

• U.S. Citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license without special restrictions.
• Successful background screening.
• Public trust clearance prior to employment and maintained during tenure.

TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, protected genetic information, or other characteristic protected by law.

• Internal Hire Hourly Rate: $33.86
• External Hire Hourly Rate: $25.40
• CBA states new hires hourly rate will be calculated at 75% for the 12 months of employment.

Generous benefits package including 2 weeks' vacation (accrued), 72 hours of sick leave (accrued), 3 personal leave days, and 11 paid holidays. Eligible for the Teamster's Health & Welfare Trust providing health, vision, and dental care, as well as pension contributions. Optional benefits may include Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance, and retirement plans through a 401(k) and Roth IRA.