Material Handler - 9/80 Flex Schedule, Forklift

Leonardo DRS; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Material Handler on a contract basis in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The role involves moving and handling materials, opening containers, loading/unloading, and ensuring safe transport to designated areas on the manufacturing floor.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with forklift certification potentially needed. The company emphasizes flexible work schedules under a 9/80 program and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Open containers using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Load materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.
• Convey materials to or from storage or worksites to designated areas to include the manufacturing floor by use of hand truck, electric dolly, forklift, or other device.
• Count, weigh, and record materials moved or handled in an ERP system.
• Attach tags or labels to materials or otherwise mark information.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP

Forklift

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Material Handler on a contract basis in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The role involves moving and handling materials, opening containers, loading/unloading, and ensuring safe transport to designated areas on the manufacturing floor.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with forklift certification potentially needed. The company emphasizes flexible work schedules under a 9/80 program and comprehensive benefits.