Logistician/Driver

Continental Tide Defense Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Educational opportunities

401(k) plan with company match

Competitive wages

Job summary

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Logistician/Driver to safely operate company vehicles and move materials between warehouses, vendors, and vessels.

You will support shipyard logistics, verify deliveries, and coordinate schedules with Logistics, Warehouse, and Production teams. The role requires 2+ years in logistics, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a fast-paced maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, material handling, or similar environment.
• Forklift certification preferred; must pass training if not currently certified.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with clean record.
• Proven reliability and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles and transport materials between locations.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with Logistics, Warehouse, and Production teams.
• Maintain delivery and vehicle records and perform routine vehicle inspections.
• Ensure cargo is secured and comply with safety requirements.
• Assist with warehouse activities when not actively driving.

Skills

2+ years experience

Driver’s license

Forklift certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Logistician/Driver

Location: Norfolk, VA

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they wouldn't have the opportunity to do elsewhere. Our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we’re looking for "the best at what they do" to join our team and help us grow. Attention to detail and a willingness to learn is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, relocation reimbursement, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match. We are always looking for top-talent and we look forward to new-thinkers and team-players joining our company!

• Please note due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered.

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles, trucks, vans, and other authorized transportation equipment.
• Transport ship repair materials, tools, parts, equipment, consumables, and supplies between warehouses, vendors, staging areas, and vessels.
• Deliver materials directly to assigned vessels, piers, dry docks, shops, and work areas.
• Support the movement of materials and equipment within the shipyard while following established traffic and safety procedures.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload materials in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, delivery documentation, and receiving information prior to and after deliveries.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with Logistics, Warehouse, Production, and Project Management personnel.
• Pick up materials and parts from local vendors and suppliers as required.
• Maintain accurate delivery, mileage, inspection, and vehicle-use records.
• Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure cargo is properly secured before transportation.
• Assist with material staging, warehouse activities, and general logistics support when driving assignments are not active.
• Follow all shipyard, vessel, company, OSHA, DOT, and applicable maritime safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and professional work area and ensure assigned vehicles are kept clean and serviceable.
• Communicate delivery delays, damaged materials, discrepancies, or other logistics issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of ship repair operations.
• Perform additional duties outside of your standard responsibilities as needed to support production and project completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a warehouse, logistics, material handling, or similar industrial environment.
• Forklift certification is highly preferred, including SDU forklift certification where applicable. Candidates must either hold a current certification/license or demonstrate the ability to successfully complete and pass the required forklift training course.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean and acceptable driving record.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and commitment to supporting team objectives.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing work requirements in a fast-paced maritime/shipyard environment.
• Ability to assess situations, identify appropriate courses of action, and make sound recommendations or take appropriate action within established procedures.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required access credentials for military bases, shipyards, vessels, and other controlled-access facilities, as applicable.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all applicable company, shipyard, vessel, safety, security, and access requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect maritime components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and cold.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs., or more, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.
• Must be physically able to load ships at sea for extended periods, including withstanding ship motion and working in various sea conditions.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Continental Tide prohibits discrimination against any protected class from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, Continental Tide also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Continental Tides Defense Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran”.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.