Materials Coordinator

General Summary The Material Coordinator typically works in a warehouse environment and is responsible for tracking inventory levels, handling all aspects of shipping and receiving, and keeping accurate records. On the shipping side, they package items, print labels, weigh packages, and determine appropriate postage. As receiving clerks, they are responsible for comparing bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspecting for damaged goods, and, once approved, distributing merchandise to the correct locations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Determines the method of shipment and prepares bills, invoices, and other shipping documents * Receives merchandise - checks and signs delivery slips, and assists with unloading as necessary * Inspects and verifies incoming goods against invoices or other documents, records shortages, and rejects damaged goods or hazardous goods

• Accepts or returns merchandise according to established company procedures
• Calculates prices according to guidelines and affixes bar codes, prices, and

security tags as necessary

• Organizes distribution and shipping of goods or hazardous goods
• Makes necessary verifications against documents, unpacks and routes goods or

chemicals to appropriate storage areas

• Handles customer pick-up and delivers goods and hazardous goods
• May operate a forklift, hand truck, or other equipment to load, unload,

transport, and store goods and hazardous goods

• Maintains internal record-keeping systems
• Contacts resource people for various information
• Contacts transport companies and suppliers in order to expedite, trace or

return merchandise that does not conform to specifications or purchase orders * Assembles containers and crates, packs goods to be shipped, and prepares to identify information and shipping instructions * Takes inventory, maintains storage area, organizes, and places stock on shelves * Exam all storage and warehouse facilities for deterioration, damage, or conditions that put goods and hazardous goods in risk

• Ensures area is secure at all times
• Pick up supplies as required

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of related experience required
• Knows safe storage and handling procedures for various chemicals and

materials

• Knows proper shipping procedures for transportation of dangerous goods
• Forklift operations preferred
• Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill

requirements * Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using

whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals * Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs * Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

• Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local

government's background investigation

• Valid motor vehicle operators license
• Forklift certification preferred
• 40-Hourur Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

preferred Work Environment

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary
• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and

chemicals Disclaimer CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The rate for this position is $29.06. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements. This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job. THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT &

DEFENSE SERVICES.