Warehouse Support/Forklift Driver - 21437

Who We Are

We are seeking Materials Handler/ Warehouse Support personnel who will be performing Shipping, Receiving, and potentially Forklift driving at our local warehouse. This is a full-time regular position located at our National City warehouse. 

 

As the top ranked defense contractor on Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers, HII is committed to serving our employees, our communities, our service members, and our nation! We offer competitive benefits, education reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

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.

 

Receiving
 
•    Physically receive items that are delivered to facility
•    Place items in proper cages/places (using forklift, etc)
•    Physically inventory (verifying packing slip with shipment) 
•    Entering shipment/material info into Costpoint Financial System within specified limits
•    Secure items into segregated areas based on procedures, government material procedures
•    Transfer government material/equipment to appropriate LPAs
•    Communicate with teams regarding shipment arrivals/pickup                         
 
Driving Facility Forklift (Depending on Experience and Training)
 
•    Perform cargo securement (additional training required)- manual labor required
•    Daily inspections 
•    Communicate to supervisor regarding maintenance/repair
•    Make decisions without direct supervision regarding: (note: usually employee would have opportunity to talk with others if needed)
      o    Hazmat related
      o    Load related
      o    Safety related
 

Shipping 
 
•    Shipping to other facilities, task sites, vendors
•    Communicate directly with employees and teams on shipment details
•    Trained to understand export control
•    Collect estimates for shipping vendor selection 
 
Miscellaneous facility duties as per supervisor
 
•    Check in/check out tools 
•    Search for tools in database to help out teams (smaller facility)
•    General facility housekeeping 
•    Assist in general facility projects (cage build, rack build, movement of areas and material)
 
Perform LPA duties for travel teams in operations not generally located in San Diego
 
•    Next level of procedures for government material handling
•    Storage
•    Kitting
•    Labeling
•    Entering into database (eQuip)
•    Checking material out (and sometimes back in) from teams on client task sites

What You Must Have

• Must have Logistics/Supply Receiving experience.

• Shipping Experience -

  • Must have experience inventorying  

  • Must have experience with Costpoint - Purchasing/Receiving financial system (or similar systems).

  • Must have experience with a Material tracking system (Preferably eQuip).

• Job Performance may require lifting and moving of furniture, supplies and equipment.

• Must be a US citizen and have a valid driver’s license.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Experienced and certified to drive a Forklift preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift forty pounds, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes and work in high heat/cold environments, aboard ships, under industrial conditions, in confined spaces, at heights, and in extreme weather. Ability to operate portable power tools. Work may involve climbing and working on ladders.