Material Handler​/Coordinator

About this position

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MDMHCR Abou t Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC (BSPS) was developed to provide HAZMAT services to a variety of commercial and government agencies and to take advantage of Bering Straits Native Corporation and its companies' previous experience in commercial and institutional services.

Material Handler / Coordinator in Patuxent River, MD

Wage/Salary Range: $25.59 per hr.

Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

• Loads and unloads HAZMAT materials onto and off trucks, ensuring that appropriate padding and ropes are used to prevent damage
• Conducts periodic reviews of all facilities on a quarterly basis
• Ensure that all HAZMAT coordinators forward copies of training certificates / class rosters to the COR
• Ensure the material inventory quarterly report is completed and submitted to the P2 Division
• Ensure all hazardous material storage locations, cabinets, lockers, and rooms are identified, approved and in good working order.
• Ensure required initial report of spill forms for all spills that occur in coordinator's area of control

• Education Requirements:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Level of Experience Requirements:
  Five to seven (5-7) years facility maintenance experience
• Thirty (30) hours OSHA safety class or equivalent within the past three (3) years
• Must be able to follow basic safety procedures
• Must be able to follow verbal directions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to manage multi-state departments and employees
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows - understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools - e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices - principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles - awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) - ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization - balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking - analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills - building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail - producing accurate, error‑free work.

• HAZMAT experience with the DoD preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time;

most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.

The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting.

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.