Material Handler

Job Title : Material Handler

Job Description

As a material handler, you will be responsible for bending, stooping, lifting, and manipulating various materials including pipes, fittings, vents, valves, and insulation up to 50 lbs. You will deliver these materials to open spaces, confined spaces, and spaces at extreme heights onboard ships. This role requires physical endurance as you will be walking, climbing, crawling, bending, squatting, and standing for 8 hours a day in diverse work environments.

Responsibilities

Bend, stoop, lift, and manipulate materials up to 50 lbs.

Deliver materials to various spaces onboard ships.

Work in open, confined, and extreme height spaces.

Walk, climb, crawl, bend, squat, and stand for 8 hours per day.

Work in various work environments.

Essential Skills

Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematics.

Energetic and customer service-oriented.

Dependable and reliable.

Knowledge of material storage and picking systems.

Proficiency in computer skills, especially SAP and Warehouse Management Systems.

Experience in warehousing, logistics, and forklift operations.

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Why Work Here?

Join a team at the world's largest shipbuilding company, where you will experience diverse work environments and the opportunity to contribute to Navy vessel operations. Embrace the chance to work in a dynamic setting with shifts that fit your lifestyle, enhancing your professional skills in the process.

Work Environment

Located in Southeast Virginia, the shipyard stretches over 5 miles long and offers a variety of conditions. The environment can be very hot and muggy during the summer and cool during the winter. Work is performed on Navy vessels or in shop environments. Candidates must be flexible to work any shift, including 1st shift (7am-3 : 30pm), 2nd shift (3 : 30-11pm), and 3rd shift (11pm-7am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.36 - $27.31 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.