Material Handler - Steel America (Job ID: 879)
Material Handler - Steel America (Job ID: 879)
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13-06-2025
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Material Handler - Steel America
Purpose:
Steel America a division of Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a Material Handler to supportoperations in Norfolk VA.
This role performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping receiving inspecting storing issuing and delivering a variety of materials equipment and supplies.
Job Description:
- Counts weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading invoices orders or other records.
- Examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify.
- Able to complete and update material status in Microsoft Excel and manual paperwork or forms required for documentation.
- Determines method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures routes and rates.
- Prepares materials for shipping by weighing packaging and stamping.
- Prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading.
- Capable to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts pallet jacks hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Class A CDL.
- Must have forklift experience.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs independently. Must be able to lift over 50lbs with assistance.
- Must be able to obtain certifications such as a Man Aloft Certification Shipyard Competent Person Certification or CPR Certification.
- Must be willing to work 2nd and 3rd shifts and overtime as needed.
- Must be able to follow verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work effectively with others.
- Must maintain regular attendance.
- Must be able to travel as required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience performing clerical duties for warehouse logistics or materials companies preferred.
- Experience working in a shipyard or industrial fabrication environment preferred.
- Experience operating a variety of mobile equipment highly preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks forklifts & man-lifts.
- While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.
Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Employment Type
Full Time
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