Material Handler (CDL Driver with HAZ cert)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson is seeking a material handler for onsite duties including loading/unloading, material movement, and documentation. You will operate powered industrial trucks and hand tools, ensuring safe handling and accurate records. A CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsement and the ability to obtain a secret clearance are required.

Starting wage is $20.12 per hour. The role is full-time and on-site, with comprehensive benefits and union-supported conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in core logistics functions: Receiving, Storing, Issuing, Inventory, Delivery, Packing, Shipping.
• Ability to lift weight per OSHA and Raytheon guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads and moves materials within plant and offsite locations using powered or manual equipment.
• Opens containers and prepares materials for processing with hand tools.
• Records transactional data into logs and systems.
• Ensures equipment is in good working condition and maintained.
• Assists team as a member or leader on functional tasks.

Skills

PIT Operation

Power tools

Teamwork

Lifting ability

Education

CDL Class A license

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Label printers

Scales

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-833 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 833 (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Job Description

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Starting Wage: $20.12

Responsibilities to Anticipate

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials, property and misc. items on and off incoming trucks or vehicles: within the plant, in associated warehouses and other offsite locations. The method of movement can be: Powered Industrial Vehicles (fork-truck, electric scooter, etc.), electric or manual pallet jack, carts, semi-lives with T-Handle and other similar material handling equipment.
• Loads and unloads material onto or off of pallets, trays, racks, carts, shelves or other similar staging and movement equipment. The method of movement can be: manual physical movement, fork-truck, electric or manual pallet jack, lift-carts and overhead hoists or cranes.
• Opens containers, cartons, wood crates, bundles, or other similar items using hand tools such as steel cutters, crowbars, claw hammer, drills, knives or other similar hand tools.
• Sorts and prioritizes mail and materials for processing based on established priorities within each LAM functional area.
• Identifies and reports any obvious damage to materials and property in any LAM functional area.
• Identifies and validates material and property identification and quantities against documentation and/or systems information. This task will be done at the onset of a task as well as throughout each step of the functional task.
• Records and/or updates various internal and external logs, forms, and documentation. This will also include transactional input into various internal and external systematic records.
• Follows verbal instructions and/or reads documentation accompanying materials or property in order to determine what tasking is required to process or move the items.
• May perform as a member or leader of a functional and/or cross-functional team.
• Attaches identifying tags, markings, and labeling to material, property, handling, staging, storage and shipment containers or receptacles.
• Closes cartons, containers, wood crates, and other similar items utilizing tapes, nails, glues, screws, and/or banding materials.
• Utilizes various electrical or mechanical equipment to perform Core Logistics tasking. Equipment can include: handheld, rotary or impulse sealers; saws, drills, box making machines, foam-in-place machines, label printers, RF scanners, hoists, tape machines, scales, stencil machines, shrink wrap machines, and other similar equipment.
• Ensures all required equipment is in proper working condition and preventative maintenance has been performed before and after use.
• Loads material/property on trucks, vans, trailers or other similar vehicles. Installs strapping, blocking, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Work experience in the core Logistics functions of Receiving, Storing, Issuing, Inventory, Delivery, Packing, and/or Shipping.
• Ability to lift weight in accordance with current OSHA, Bureau of Labor Standards, and Raytheon recommendations and guidelines.

Desired Skills

• Excellent Powered Industrial Truck Operation Skills Proven knowledge & use of power and hand tools.

Required Education (including Major)

• Requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) CDL Class “A”– manual driving only - w/Hazardous endorsement in accordance with appropriate regulations.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance required.

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Additional Details

This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Wage and work place conditions, including shift times, are subject to this agreement. Individuals hired into this position will be represented by a union. This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non‑US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.