Material Handler

Overview

Material Handler (EPFAB-2025-23430)

Bowhead is seeking a Material Handler to support the Engineering/Prototype shop at NSWCDD (Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.)

Bowhead offers:

• Material Handling Laborer pay at $17.75 per hour plus $4.93 per hour for H&W (Health and Welfare)
• Paid vacation accrued up to 10 days a year.
• Paid sick leave accrued up to 7 days a year.
• Paid 11 holidays per year.
• Up to $175 for safety boots every two years.
• Up to $5250 for college tuition per year.
• Up to $5250 for training per year.
• Prescription safety glasses provided.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with manufactured materials in a fast-paced shop environment. Key responsibilities include:

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

Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Prior experience in a manufacturing or fabrication setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience with material handling operations.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Capable of using common measuring tools such as dial calipers and tape measures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and management and respond to instructions/assignments.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, and be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Acquiring a clearance will be done with the assistance of Bowhead upon hiring unless the candidate already possesses a clearance.

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