Warehouseman (2nd Shift)

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a warehouse Material Handler for 2nd shift, with occasional 3rd shift and 8–12 weeks of 1st shift training. This role involves receiving, locating and issuing material across Groton, North Stonington, Norwich, and Plainfield warehouses, indoor and outdoor, with lifting requirements.

Candidate must have basic computer skills to use warehouse systems for receipts, picks, tracking and issuance, and must obtain a forklift license within the first

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 2+ years of related technical experience.
• 5+ years of warehousing experience or a similar role with experience receiving, locating and issuing material.
• Forklift training completed with certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Must be able to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Receive, locate and issue material using handheld devices and warehousing systems.
• Support material kitting to support ship schedules.
• Operate forklift and possibly work at heights up to 40 feet.
• May board a submarine for loading On-Board Repair Parts (OBRP’s).
• Adhere to hazardous material handling and SDS requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Math skills

Multitasking

Inventory systems

Indoor/outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED, or 2+ years of related technical experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

This is a 2nd shift position, with the occasional flexibility to work on 3rd shift as necessary. Initial training will be conducted on 1st shift for 8-12 weeks. Self-starter, working in various warehouses to receive, locate and issue material and support the material kitting process in support of ship's schedules. This position could be located in a primary warehouse or work in process area. The warehouses are both indoor and outdoor located in Groton, North Stonington, Norwich, and Plainfield. Lifting and handling of various weights for receiving and issuing of material is required.

Responsibilities:

• Candidatemust have basic understanding of how to use a computer and corresponding tools such as hand held devices, tablets, etc. to supportcurrent and futurewarehouse material systems so they can do electronic receipts, material picks, material tracking and issuance of material.
• Familiar with receiving and issuing hazardous material and SDS requirements is a plus
• A good understanding ofcomputersis required to access and update EB's ITS (Inventory Tracking System), MRP II (Materials Resource Planning), Electronic Work Package (EWP), Pitch Catch, Real Time Outfitting Management Information Systems (ROMIS) and others for accessing company and warehousing procedures and training
• Position requires driving a forklift and on occasion, potentially work at heights up to 40 feet while utilizing a forklift
• Candidate must be able to obtain a forklift license within Electric Boat within the first month
• Candidate is required to have basic math skills to be able to support the receipt and issuance of linear unit of measure material and potentially cut material to the correct dimensions prior to issuing the material
• This position may required going on board a Submarine for loading On-Board Repair Parts (OBRP’s)

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, or 2+ years of related technical experience
• 5+ years previous warehousing experience or a similar type of position with experience receiving, locating, segregating and issuing material
• New hires must complete all required forklift training and obtain certification within their first 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense
• Must be able to work all shifts

Preferred:

• Experience operating forklifts

Skills

• Follow directions based on procedure
• Operate forklift machinery
• Recognize warning labels
• Accurately transfer material markings
• Navigate inventory applications
• Must be able to multitask
• A good understanding of computers/tablets
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors
• Must possess good math skills (able to convert square foot to square inch, square inch to square foot)

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet