Shop Materials Handler - Fast-Paced Manufacturing & Forklift

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 paid days off per year

Vacation 15 days per year

Sick leave 7 days per year

Holidays 11 per year

Boot allowance up to $175 every two 2

Tuition assistance up to $5250 per yr

Training allowance up to $5250 per yr

Glasses provided yearly

401K match up to 3%

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support the NSWCDD Dahlgren Division. The role involves receiving, staging materials, using band saws, operating forklifts, and ensuring a safe, organized shop environment.

Candidates must have at least one year of material handling experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Proficiency with MS Office and blueprint reading is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of material handling experience.
• High school diploma is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Must read/write/speak English fluently.
• Experience reading blueprints is preferred.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and unloading materials from delivery trucks.
• Organizing and staging raw materials in designated areas.
• Cutting materials to specified lengths using a band saw.
• Safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Using dial calipers and tape measures to verify dimensions.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Band saw

Dial calipers

Tape measures

Forklifts & pallet jacks

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support the NSWCDD Dahlgren Division. The role involves receiving, staging materials, using band saws, operating forklifts, and ensuring a safe, organized shop environment.

Candidates must have at least one year of material handling experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Proficiency with MS Office and blueprint reading is preferred.