Marine Laborer/Helper - Pensacola Shipyard

telstaffing; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

telstaffing is hiring a Marine General Laborer/Helper in Pensacola, FL, for a full-time, on-site position at the Pensacola Marina. The role requires at least 6+ months of shipyard experience and involves assisting trades, keeping yards clean, and helping with material handling.

This entry-level position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and outdoor work in varying weather. OT, weekends, and safety screenings are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to perform the physical demands, with or without accommodation.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather and to work overtime, nights, or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Keep the vessel, work areas, and yard clean, organized, and safe.
• Move, stage, and rig material and equipment to support production.
• Assist shipfitters, welders, and other trades by gathering tools, pulling leads and equipment, and aiding measuring, lifting, and positioning components.
• Place tacks on structural components that have been fit and awaiting welding.
• This is an entry-level, hands-on role that keeps the yard running and supports the trades wherever needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Outdoor work

Job description

Now hiring Full-TimeMarine General Laborer/Helperwithat least 6+ months of SHIPYARD experienceto work at/in thePensacola Marina.

JOB SUMMARY

The General Laborer / Yard Helper performs a wide range of manual and support tasks throughout the shipyard, with a primary focus on yard operations - keeping the vessel, work areas, and yard clean, organized, and safe. The position moves, stages, and rigs material and equipment to support production, and assists shipfitters, welders, and other trades by gathering tools, pulling leads and equipment, and lending a hand with measuring, lifting, and positioning components. When assigned, the helper may place tacks on structural components that have been fit by the shipfitter and are awaiting welding. This is an entry-level, hands‑on role that keeps the yard running and supports the trades wherever they are needed.

STANDARD PRACTICE

Employees are often required to perform jobs beyond the essential functions of their primary position. These may include—but are not limited to—assisting other employees in cleaning and removing debris from areas where work is performed, partnering with coworkers to complete work under tighter deadlines, and temporarily filling in for an absent employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to perform the physical demands described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to work overtime, nights, or weekends as needed.
• Prior shipyard, construction, or industrial experience is a plus but not required; on-the-job training is provided.
• Must comply with all OSHA and Patti Marine safety policies and complete any required safety training, drug screening, and background checks.

ALL NEW HIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO

• Pass a Pre-employment Drug Test
• Pass a NON-DOT Physical Agility Assessment
• Complete an OSHA Respirator Questionnaire (completed at clinic during physical)
• Participate in RANDOM quarterly drug tests
• Complete a standard pre-employment background check

SCHEDULE

MON-THUR -----7:30am - 4pm
FRIDAY 7