Shipper - 2nd Shift at General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview:

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking a Shipper for 2nd shift at our Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.  

 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

 

Shippers are responsible for receiving, identifying, locating, verifying, and retrieving material. 

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Tallying types and quantities of items against receiving reports, material move tags, Electronic Desktop move and pick lists, packing slips, packing lists and shipping documents
• Locating material according to size, shape, weight or stock number and palletizing material securely to pallet boxes in accordance with the code of federal regulations
• Operation of electric, propane or diesel forklifts is required regularly
• Candidates will be required to package material to level C standard which includes building and assembling shipping crates and containers using basic hand, power and pneumatic tools
• Candidates should have a basic understanding of material control,  MRP II, electronic desktop, and  inventory tracking system
• This position requires a strong physical demand and includes lifting and handling light to heavy items within safety guidelines

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• Previous warehousing, shipping and/or receiving experience 
• Valid driver’s license
• This position requires a strong physical demand and includes lifting and handling light to heavy items within safety guidelines
• Candidates must have knowledge of proficiently operating power tools 
• Candidates must be able to obtain a license for electric, propane or diesel forklifts with a capacity of up to 8 thousand lbs. within 6 months 
• Must be available to work all shifts and work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions as required
• This position may require work to be performed outside which potentially entails adverse weather conditions (heat/cold/snow/rain/wind etc.) 

Preferred:

• 1 plus years of warehousing, shipping and/or receiving experience 
• Experience with the use of pneumatic tools, table saws, and basic hand tools
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Knowledge of MRP/material tracking system 
• Knowledge of blueprint reading
• Military/Navy experience
• Knowledge and understanding of CFR 49 

Skills:

• Must possess basic mathematical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a strong commitment toward safety
• Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals as well as department and company specific process improvement goals

Physical Qualifications:Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes:Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Outside, Wet Apply Now