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Material Expeditor I

Position Title: Material Expeditor I Work Location: Chesapeake, VA FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt REQ#21_090305 Summary of duties – Prism Maritime, LLC is currently seeking a Material Expeditor I to work out of their Chesapeake, VA office. The Material Expeditor I will support all aspects of logistical and material readiness requirements. Provide support for logistics planning and material handling requirements. The Material Expeditor will be responsible for requisitioning materials/services, locating and tracking current status of materials from the initial request through the final receipt and dispensation to projects as predetermined by schedules and priorities. This individual will act as a liaison between the Program Manager, the Purchasing Department and Receiving Department ensuring the timely delivery of project materials. Reviews documents to develop materials status reports for each project detailing late, due, long lead time, critical and emergent materials with order status and estimated delivery dates. Identify potential delays or issues and notify the respective Program Manager. Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Category: Material Handling

Information
Performs a combination of manual and clerical shipping and/or receiving duties which may require the use of hand trucks, forklifts, and other devices, as well as computers to maintain data. Receives incoming materials or prepares materials for shipment. Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials; prepares records of materials shipped and bills of lading; routes materials to destinations. May lay out, fabricate, and assemble nonstandard shipping crates and boxes, and prepare parts and tooling for special shipment.

Ability to lift forty pounds, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes and work in high heat/cold environments, aboard ships, under industrial conditions, in confined spaces, at heights, and in extreme weather. Ability to operate portable power tools. Work may involve climbing and working on ladders.
Compensation
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Education
High School Diploma/GED
Qualifications
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