Material Handler (Grades 7- 9)

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Maine is seeking a Material Handler (Grades 7-9) for Brunswick and Bath locations. The role includes receiving and issuing material, maintaining inventory, and operating forklifts and barcode scanners to support warehousing operations.

Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record, forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record over the past 5 years.
• Previous forklift experience with demonstrated proficiency during interview.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive/issue material at warehouses and facilities.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Operate forklifts.
• Operate barcode scanners.
• Operate hand tools (Banders, etc.).

Skills

CDL Class A

Forklift operation

Barcode scanners

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Barcode scanners

Job description

Material Handler (Grades 7- 9)

Location: US-ME-Brunswick | US-ME-Bath | US-ME-Brunswick

Req ID: 2026-5366

Remaining Positions: 3

Post End Date: 9/24/2026

Category: Manufacturing

Shift: ALL

Job Description

Pay range for this position is $35.15/hr - $39.03/hr.

This is a mid-level position to work as a Material Handler. Applicants may be assigned any Material Handler Trade tasks, but will initially be assigned to operate equipment including (but not limited to): receive/issue material at Warehouses and Facilities, maintain accurate inventory, operate fork lifts, operate barcode scanners and operate hand tools (Banders, etc.)

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record over the past 5 years required.
• Previous fork-lift experience required with the ability to demonstrate proficiency at time of interview.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Basic computer skills and use of barcode scanners.
• Must meet the requirements of the Material Handler physical task analysis, to include climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• More than 1 year of warehousing experience preferred.
• Previous BIW Material Handling experience or familiarity with BIW material Handling process preferred.