Shop Hand

Chesapeake Shipbuilding CorpSalisbury, MD
Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position. The Shop Hand assists and works closely with the warehouse team and receiving supervisor by handling the receiving of items in the warehouse and ensuring that shipments are inspected, sorted, and assigned locations to be stored. The role involves cleaning and organizing the shop, unloading received shipments, operating forklifts and other machinery to move materials around the shipyard, and moving materials from the local warehouse to the shipyard. The Shop Hand will also operate hand-held powered equipment and manual tools, practice proper safety, follow instructions from supervisors, keep the job site clean, and perform other duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Requirements

  • Experience as a shop hand a plus
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus
  • Forklift experience
  • Basic knowledge of shop tools, terminology, and equipment
  • Safe use of all tools and equipment
  • Work independently and with teams
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Normal level of visual acuity needed
  • Must be able to understand and follow directions
  • Normal hearing level needed
  • Hand-eye coordination required

Responsibilities

  • Assist and work closely with the warehouse team and receiving supervisor by handling the receiving of items in the warehouse
  • Ensure that shipments are inspected, sorted, and assigned locations to be stored
  • Clean and organize shop
  • Unload received shipments
  • Operate forklifts and other machinery to move materials around the shipyard
  • Moving materials from the local warehouse to shipyard
  • Operate hand-held powered equipment and manual tools
  • Practice proper safety always
  • Follow instructions from supervisors/supervisors on site
  • Keep the job site clean
  • All other duties as assigned based on operational needs

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay: $21.00/hr - $22.00/hr depending on experience
  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions
  • Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families
  • Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees
  • 401(k) with 5% Company Match: Available for full-time and part-time employees
  • Paid Holidays: Six company-paid holidays each year
  • Paid Sick and Vacation: 80 hours during your first year, 96 hours after 1 year, 144 hours after 5 years, 168 hours after 10 years
  • Career Growth Opportunities: Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team
  • Overtime Opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week
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