Material Controller - Plate Yard

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder in nuclear submarines, is seeking a Material Controller for the Plate Yard. The Material Controller for the Plate Yard will be required to receive, identify, locate, retrieve and sort materials. This position requires work to be performed outside; involves adverse weather conditions (heat/cold/snow/rain/wind, etc.). This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent or 2 plus years of related technical experience
1 plus years of Material Control experience
Previous Forklift experience
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to timely obtain a license for electric, propane or diesel fork lifts with a capacity of up to 30 tons
Must be available to work all shifts, and work in extreme temperature & weather conditions as required
Ability to interpret shipyard procedures, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Must be able to handle/lift heavy items within the safety guidelines
Basic mathematical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong commitment toward safety
Applicant will be required to work independently as well as in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of metal types
Basic knowledge of MRP/material tracking system
The ability to operate various burning equipment
Military/Navy experience
Previous military experience
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Shipyard experience

Responsibilities

Receive, identify, locate, retrieve and sort materials.
Tally types and quantities of items against receiving reports, material move tags, packing slips and shipping documents.
Locate material according to size, shape, weight or stock number and palletize material securely to pallet boxes, etc.
Operate the rotary (15k) lift.
Safely burn shapes material with a torch (Oxy Torch).