Material Handler chez Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp

Description

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive Pay – $21.00 - $30.00 depending on experience
• Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the 1st of the month proceeding start date
• $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost
• Additional supplemental life insurance available
• $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions! Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
• Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
• 401(K)! Eligible to contribute after 1st paycheck and company match after 1 year
• Six paid company holidays
• Paid sick and vacation! New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment. Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
• Health Savings Account
• An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
• Overtime available after 40 hours
• $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

SHIFT:

• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs

Posted 9/09/2025

REPORTS TO: Fitting Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Move, stack, load, and unload products and materials effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Lift, stack and un-stack products and materials. I.e. 10’x40’ plates, 40’ angles/tubes
• Move raw materials and finished goods to processing or dispatch areas of facility
• Make sure goods are stored in the correct area of the plant and/or warehouse so they may be located easily
• Load and unload transport vehicles, making sure loads are evenly and securely placed, per bill of lading
• Make minor adjustments to the forklift
• Complete daily Pre-Op Inspection Sheet. Pull product and stage orders
• Follow all guidelines as set forth in the forklift driver’s manual and policy
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Work safe and report all unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe acts to supervisor immediately
• Knowledge of structural shapes and sites
• All other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with telehandler forklift in a construction environment.
• Ability to warehouse machinery safely and efficiently, including forklifts
• Ability to understand written and oral job instructions
• Ability to follow all safety standards and policies
• Ability to multitask and assist the production team when required
• Must be able to read measuring tape
• Able to work independently and in teams

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift
• Capable of performing the job's essential duties and lifting up to 75lbs
• Able to work over bodies of water

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels, equipment, and vibration.