Material Handling Specialist Trainee

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with PSI’s CORE values.
• Ensure that all PSI safety procedures, rules, and regulations are followed and met.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Read and follow work instructions, procedures, and oral instructions to ascertain material handling tasks.
• Perform inventory-related tasks such as cycle counts, consolidation, putaway, and repacking of materials.
• Enter receipts of goods, issues, disbursements, etc., into the computer system.
• Operate forklifts and similar light material handling equipment as required.
• Communicate with purchasing, production, and other departments regarding deliveries, especially any associated problems.
• Inspect material for obvious damages, shortages, overages, and other discrepancies. Complete necessary reports and forms.
• Maintain well-organized, tidy, and clean storage areas.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Competencies:

• Adaptability to changing environments
• Good communication skills
• Willingness and ability to function as a team member
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility with schedule, including working various shifts/weekends as needed
• Integrity
• Detail-oriented

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or general labor is preferred.
• Knowledge of metrics and basic computer skills.

Work Environment:

• Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, and smoke.
• Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO‑FREE facility.

Physical Demands:

• A range of motion sufficient to perform heavy lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, working at heights, extended walking, or standing, etc., is required.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis for exemptions to these requirements in accordance with applicable law.

Schedule:

• This is an on‑site, full‑time, safety‑sensitive position.
• Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days, and hours determined by department schedules.