Material Handling Associate / Transportation Team Member

Mercedes Benz U.S. International; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Education assistance

Clothing allowance

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Troy, Alabama, is seeking individuals for Material Handling Associate / Transportation Team Member roles. The job includes loading, unloading, and transporting materials within the site, and operating forklifts and light trucks to support production across multiple buildings.

Pre-employment training is 40 hours over two weekends, with starting pay of $20–$24 per hour, potential increases, and opportunities for promotion and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
• Trainees who successfully complete pre-employment training will be required to obtain a security clearance and must undergo a complete background investigation and drug screening prior to their start date with Lockheed Martin.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Explosive Employee Possessor license is a condition of employment for all LM-Troy employees at Pike county Operations.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport material between warehouse and production buildings.
• Operate a Class 6 or lower size truck for deliveries and pickups across the production site.
• Operate a forklift as part of material handling tasks.
• Work outdoors in the elements and wear safety toe footwear.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operations

Material handling

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Material Handling Associates could be assigned to our main warehouse or one of our production buildings performing responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: receiving, kitting, storing materials, stock monitoring, material distribution and shipment preparation to keep production running efficiently. The work environment includes both indoors and outdoors while preparing material for transport.

Transportation team members are responsible for the safe loading, unloading and transporting of material between warehouse and production buildings. The operation of a Class 6 or lower size truck to make deliveries and pickups across the production site as well as operating a forklift will be required. This is not a requirement to drive in a commercial delivery capacity on public highways. The majority of your work will be outdoors in the elements requiring work in both hot and cold conditions, standing for long periods, walking, and the use of safety toe footwear.

Material Handling Associate / Transportation Team Member - Weekend Training Classes

Pre-employment Training

AIDT is seeking applicants for a pre-employment training for Lockheed Martin's facility near Troy, Alabama. Training will be conducted for Material Handling Associate / Transportation Team Member. Successful completion of training can lead to exciting entry-level opportunities with Lockheed Martin.

Pre-employment training will consist of 40 hours of training conducted during two (2) weekends (Saturday & Sunday) 7:30 am-5:00 pm. Only apply for this opportunity if you can commit to this schedule.

Pay: $20 - $24 per hour, based upon verifiable manufacturing experience, annual increases of $1.00 per hour; top out at $32.48/hr. Promotional opportunities with wages up to $38.51/hr.

Position Details/Benefits

• Starting wage $20/hour with AUTOMATIC annual increases of $1.00/hour; top out at $32.48/hr.
• Promotional opportunities with wages up to $38.51/hr.
• 4 weeks accrued paid personal time off.
• Eligible for Education Assistance — Program or course must begin after the employee’s start date with Lockheed Martin.
• Lockheed Martin clothing allowance provided.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus available to graduates who possess an active or reinstatable DoD Secret clearance prior to their start date with Lockheed Martin.
• Competitive benefits package includes: Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; life insurance; and 401(k) retirement savings with company contributions of up to 10% of your base pay. By contributing at least 8%, employees can achieve the full 10% company contribution, fully vested after five years of service.

General Requirements

Previous industrial material handling and forklift operations preferred. Seeking individuals with a dedication to quality and a desire to excel. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Trainees who successfully complete pre-employment training will be required to obtain a security clearance and must undergo a complete background investigation and drug screening prior to their start date with Lockheed Martin. The ability to obtain and maintain an Explosive Employee Possessor license is a condition of employment for all LM-Troy employees at Pike county Operations.

Hours/Work Conditions

• Mon. - Thurs. & Fri. - Sun.
• Available Shifts- 1st & Weekend

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. If accommodation is required in the application process to the Lockheed Martin website, contact [e-mail].