Material Handler - Evening Shift

Chesapeake Shipbuilding; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD is seeking a full-time forklift/telehandler operator for the evening shift (3:00pm–11:30pm). You will load, unload, and move materials, work outdoors, and support production teams under supervision.

The role requires at least 3 years of forklift/telehandler experience, physical stamina, and strict safety adherence. Overtime and weekends are required based on business needs, with a competitive hourly rate and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ telehandler forklift experience in a construction environment.
• Ability to warehouse machinery safely, including forklifts.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and performing job duties.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and measurements.
• Ability to work independently and in teams while following safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Move, stack, load, and unload products and materials efficiently.
• Move raw materials and finished goods to processing or dispatch areas.
• Ensure goods are stored in correct locations for easy retrieval.
• Load/unload transport vehicles per bill of lading.
• Complete daily Pre-Op Inspection Sheet and report issues.
• Work indoors and outdoors and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Telehandler experience

Reading tape measure

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Multi-tasking

Tools

Telehandler forklift equipment

Job description

Description

Job Type
Full-time

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

Shift

• Evening Shift: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
• Monday - Friday
• Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Pay: $21.00/hr - $30.00/hr depending on experience
• $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
• Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with 5% Company Match: Available for full-time and part-time employees.
• Paid Holidays: Six company-paid holidays each year.
• Paid Sick and Vacation:

• 80 hours during your first year
• 96 hours after 1 year
• 144 hours after 5 years
• 168 hours after 10 years

• Career Growth Opportunities: Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.
• Overtime Opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

REPORTS TO: Fitting Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Move, stack, load, and unload products and materials effectively and efficiently.

Essential Functions & Tasks

• Lift, stack and un-stack products and materials. I.e. 10’x40’ plates, 40’ angles/tubes.
• Move raw materials and finished goods to processing or dispatch areas of facility.
• Make sure goods are stored in the correct area of the plant and/or warehouse so they may be located easily.
• Load and unload transport vehicles, making sure loads are evenly and securely placed, per bill of lading.
• Make minor adjustments to the forklift.
• Complete daily Pre-Op Inspection Sheet. Pull product and stage orders.
• Follow all guidelines as set forth in the forklift driver’s manual and policy.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Work safe and report all unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe acts to supervisor immediately.
• Knowledge of structural shapes and sites.
• All other duties as required.

Knowledge

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with telehandler forklift in a construction environment.
• Ability to warehouse machinery safely and efficiently, including forklifts.
• Physically capable of performing the job's essential duties and lifting up to 75lbs.
• Ability to understand written and oral job instructions.
• Ability to follow all safety standards and policies.
• Ability to multitask and assist the production team when required.
• Must be able to read measuring tape.
• Able to work independently and in teams.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
• Ability to work over bodies of water.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, including loose pack gravel.
• Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety glasses, welding shields, grinding shields, gloves, life jackets, harnesses, hard hats, and other task- or area-specific PPE, as applicable. Employees required to wear tight-fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair in a manner that does not interfere with the respirator’s sealing surface or proper fit, in accordance with applicable respiratory protection requirements.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels, equipment, and vibration.

Salary Description

• $21 - $30