Material Handler

Eastern Shipbuilding Group • Panama City, FL

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists production in various aspects such as loading and unloading material onto or of automated blast and panel line, CNC plasma machine, press brake, or other ancillary production equipment such as band saws, etc. Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described. Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays. Inspect and operate equipment daily. Unload and load materials on trucks. Inspect material received and finished products. Operate overhead cranes, forklift, and loader while moving unfinished and finished material. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalence plus working knowledge of operating overhead cranes and other mechanical equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to demonstrate effective trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from and employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of safe operation and use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety conscious, and multi-tasking.
• Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.
• The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment, as prescribed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• The employee must be able to work above ground at heights of a minimum of 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery; in confined spaces and withstand extreme heat and cold in an outside climate or confined space.

Responsibilities

• Assists production in various aspects such as loading and unloading material onto or of automated blast and panel line, CNC plasma machine, press brake, or other ancillary production equipment such as band saws, etc.
• Inspect and operate equipment daily.
• Unload and load materials on trucks.
• Inspect material received and finished products.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklift, and loader while moving unfinished and finished material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED