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Material Handler

Clearance Jobs, Dahlgren, Virginia, United States, 22448

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Material Handler

Bowhead is seeking a Material Handler to support the Engineering/Prototype shop at NSWCDD (Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.) Bowhead offers: Material Handling Laborer pay at $17.75 per hour plus $4.93 per hour for H&W (Health and Welfare) Paid vacation accrued up to 10 days a year. Paid sick leave accrued up to 7 days a year. Paid 11 holidays 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 provided. Responsibilities: 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. Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Prior experience in a manufacturing or fabrication setting is preferred. Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have at least one (1) year of experience with material handling operations. Basic level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints. Capable of using common 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 amounts of time, and be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must 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. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Acquiring a clearance will be done with the assistance of Bowhead upon hiring unless the candidate already possesses a clearance.