Material Handler

Material Handler

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

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.