Warehouseman (2nd shift)

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Groton is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler for a 2nd shift role. The position involves receiving, locating, and issuing materials, with responsibilities including operating forklifts and using inventory systems. Candidates should have strong math and computer skills, along with a high school diploma or GED. Experience in warehousing is preferred, and the ability to obtain a security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehousing or similar experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive, locate, and issue materials in warehouses.
• Operate a forklift and work at heights.
• Use computer systems for inventory tracking.

Skills

Computer Skills

Math Skills

Forklift Operation

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This position is a 2nd shift role but could also be on 1st shift, with the flexibility to work 3rd shift on an as-needed basis.

This role requires a self-starter working in various warehouses to receive, locate, and issue materials, supporting the material kitting process in alignment with ship schedules. The work may be conducted in primary warehouse or work-in-process areas, both indoors and outdoors. Lifting and handling various weights for receiving and issuing materials is required.

Responsibilities:

• Have a basic understanding of computer use and tools such as handheld devices and tablets to support warehouse material systems, enabling electronic receipts, material picks, tracking, and issuance.
• Familiarity with receiving and issuing hazardous materials and MSDS requirements is a plus.
• Have a good understanding of computers to access and update systems like EB's ITS (Inventory Tracking System), MRP II (Materials Resource Planning), Electronic Work Package (EWP), Pitch Catch, ROMIS, and others for procedures and training.
• Be able to operate a forklift and work at heights up to 40 feet using a forklift.
• Obtain a forklift license within Electric Boat within the first month.
• Possess basic math skills to support the receipt and issuance of linear measurement materials and potentially cut materials to specified dimensions.
• Be prepared to board submarines for loading On-Board Repair Parts (OBRP).

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of warehousing or similar experience involving receiving, locating, segregating, and issuing materials.
• Good understanding of computers/tablets.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Strong math skills, including unit conversions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.
• Availability to work all shifts (this is a 2nd shift position).

Preferred:

• Experience with inventory applications on computers or tablets.
• Previous forklift operation experience.

Skills

• Follow procedures and directions accurately.
• Operate forklift machinery safely.
• Recognize warning labels.
• Perform simple calculations.
• Transfer material markings accurately.
• Demonstrate good computer skills and navigate inventory applications.
• Use electronic devices effectively.
• Multitask efficiently.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, color vision, crawling, heavy, light, and medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, twisting.

Environmental Attributes

Work in environments with acids or alkalis, cold, dry, dusty, fumes, hot, inside, noisy, oily, outside, and wet conditions.