ENTRY LEVEL - Distribution Warehouse Associate (Matl Dist Handling Support 1) - 19593 - HII Mission Technologies Division
Suffolk, VA
About the Job
Requisition Number: 19593
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Entry Level
This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Who We Are
Join the IPS team at HII Mission Technologies and be a part of our mission to provide top-notch logistics, engineering, technology, and training solutions that bolster our Nation's defense. We offer our employees opportunities for growth, development, and learning, along with competitive compensation and benefits in a flexible work environment. Our Fleet Sustainment Warehouse in Suffolk, VA is currently in need of an entry-level Material Distribution Handling Support 1 to handle material and warehouse services.
What You Will Do
- Performs a combination of manual and clerical shipping and/or receiving duties which may require the use of hand trucks, forklifts, and other devices, as well as computers to maintain data.
- Receives incoming materials or prepares materials for shipment. Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials; prepares records of materials shipped and bills of lading; routes materials to destinations.
- May lay out, fabricate, and assemble nonstandard shipping crates and boxes, and prepare parts and tooling for special shipment.
- Receive, store, and issue Naval shipboard supplies and equipment.
- Verify accompanying documentation against container or packing labels.
- Follow established procedures in reporting over, short, misdirected, or damaged materials.
- Verify quantity, weight, and conformance of material; distribute material to multiple destinations.
- Pack/repack a variety of items utilizing standard packing materials, methods, and techniques.
- Determines appropriate method of packing based on the type of commodity/item to be packed.
- May work onboard US Naval ships or in an industrial shipyard environment.
- Perform other related duties and maintain warehouse cleanliness
- Selected candidate will be trained to operate one or more types of material handling equipment such as: standard type forklift with a lifting capacity of 4,000 pounds up to 40,000 pounds, reach lift, and stock chaser/puller.
What You Must Have
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 0 years experience.
- Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Confidential Security Clearance.
- Candidate must have the ability to obtain a forklift and reach lift operator’s license.
- Candidate must possess a valid, state driver's license.
- Candidate must have prior warehouse experience
- Candidate must have good communication skills both verbal and written
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
Bonus Points For Having!
- Prior Military Logistics Experience.
- Experience receiving, verifying, and examining incoming shipments to ensure accuracy of order quantities and product types.
- Experience with unpacking material shipments to confirm consistency with records and route materials to the appropriate department.
- Experience with rotating stock and disposal of expired products.
Physical Requirements
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.