Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Keel; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship

Job summary

Keel in Goose Creek, SC is seeking a team member to accurately prepare outgoing shipments, assist in packing, and support shipping/receiving and inventory control. The role requires lifting, precise measurement reading, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Candidates should have 2+ years in production shipping/receiving, forklift certification (or ability to obtain), strong math and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to read English and interpret metric/imperial units.

Qualifications

• Requires min 2 years in production shipping, receiving and inventory control.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Good problem-solving and math skills.
• Learn/apply 5S standards to inventory area.
• Ability to read/speak English.
• Understanding metric & imperial systems.
• Knowledge of metals (types, grades, specs).
• Ability to read tape measure (English & Metric) and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare and pack completed parts for shipping, including stacking, packaging, shrink wrap and labeling.
• Prepare and consolidate parts to ship to an outside service.
• Unload/load trailers for outbound shipments to meet customer/vendor demands.
• Verify parts/orders meet quality standards and report damage or discrepancies.
• Maintain high accuracy and a clean, organized work area.
• Follow all procedures, safety rules, and work instructions; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Math skills

5S

English proficiency

Tape measure

Calipers

Inventory control

Metal knowledge

Job description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Accurately, safely and efficiently prepares outgoing shipments for both customers and vendors. Participates in all aspects of packaging, shipping and receiving by performing the following duties.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Efficiently and accurately prepare & pack completed parts for shipping or staging, to include stacking, packaging, shrink wrap and labeling.
• Prepare and consolidate parts to ship to an outside service.
• Accurately, safely and efficiently unloads and/or loads trailers for outbound shipments to meet customer & vendor demands.
• Verify that parts and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damage or discrepancies.
• Maintains a consistent high level of accuracy when performing job functions.
• Adheres to all procedures, work instructions, safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• All other duties assigned.

Requirements:

Mission Readiness:

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of production shipping, receiving and inventory control experience.
• Forklift Certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Good problem-solving skills and math skills
• Must have the ability to learn, understand and apply 5S standards to the inventory area
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Must have basic knowledge of the metric & imperial (fraction & decimals) systems
• Requires a thorough working knowledge of metals (re: types, grades, specifications) within 30 days of independent training.
• Ability to read tape measure (English & Metric) and dial/digital calipers.

Travel Requirements:

• Rare but may occur

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [e-mail] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.