Material Handler

Overview

Material Handler (EPFAB-):

Bowhead is seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler to support the Engineering and Prototype Shop at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

Bowhead offers:

• SCA Material Handler pay at $17.76 per hour, plus $5.09 per hour for H&W (Health and Welfare)
• A total of 33 paid days off per year. (Described below)
• Paid vacation accrued up to 15 days a year.
• Paid sick leave accrued up to 7 days a year.
• Paid holidays 11 per year.
• Up to $175 for safety boots every two years.
• Up to $5250 for college tuition per year.
• Up to $5250 for training per year.
• Prescription safety glasses are provided yearly.
• 401K matched up to 3%.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with manufactured materials in a fast-paced shop environment.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Receiving and unloading materials from delivery trucks.
• Organizing and staging raw materials in designated areas.
• Cutting materials to specified lengths using a band saw, as directed.
• Safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move materials throughout the shop.
• Using standard measuring tools, including dial calipers and tape measures, to verify dimensions.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience with material handling operations.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or fabrication setting is preferred.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Capable of using standard measuring tools such as dial calipers and tape measures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and management, and respond to instructions/assignments.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, and be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
• SECURITY
  
  CLEARANCE REQUIRED:
  
  Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location. Bowhead will assist in obtaining a clearance upon hire, unless the candidate already possesses one.

Target salary is $17.76/hour commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location.

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