OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Worker. The Warehouse Worker is responsible for packing and shipping customer orders, warehouse stock maintenance, performing inventory counts, loading, and unloading trucks, and related duties as assigned. This FULL-TIME position starts at $17 per hour and is located in South Chesterfield, VA.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inventory Management: Maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing inventory, including materials and equipment used in road maintenance and construction projects.


• Order Picking and Packing: Fulfilling orders by accurately picking items from inventory and packing them securely for shipment to various VDOT locations.


• Loading and Unloading: Safely and efficiently loading and unloading trucks with incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper handling and placement of materials.


• Material Handling: Organizing and storing materials in designated warehouse locations, utilizing appropriate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.


• Quality Control: Inspecting incoming materials for damage or defects, and ensuring that outgoing shipments meet quality standards and are properly labeled.


• General Maintenance: Keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards, including routine maintenance of equipment and storage areas.

• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.


• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.


• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.


• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Must be able to lift/handle heavy objects up to 75 pounds.

·         Ability to climb up and down ladders.

·         Knowledge of and /or experience in warehouse operations such as order filling and stocking.

·         Experienced forklift operator or the ability to obtain a forklift certification.

·         Ability to use computers and hand-held scanners.

·         Must have good mathematical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.


• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).


• Ability to work collaboratively.


• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.


• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.


• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.


• Valid DL


• Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 


• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.


• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.


• Pet insurance.


• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.