What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies?
Material Handler (EPFAB-2026-26095):
Bowhead is seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler to support the Engineering and Prototype Shop at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).
Bowhead offers:
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Target salary is $17.76/hour commensurate with experience
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location.
Bowhead is seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler to support the Engineering and Prototype Shop at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).
Bowhead offers:
- SCA Material Handler pay at $17.76 per hour, plus $5.09 per hour for H&W (Health and Welfare)
- A total of 33 paid days off per year. (Described below)
- Paid vacation accrued up to 15 days a year.
- Paid sick leave accrued up to 7 days a year.
- Paid holidays 11 per year.
- Up to $175 for safety boots every two years.
- Up to $5250 for college tuition per year.
- Up to $5250 for training per year.
- Prescription safety glasses are provided yearly.
- 401K matched up to 3%.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Receiving and unloading materials from delivery trucks.
- Organizing and staging raw materials in designated areas.
- Cutting materials to specified lengths using a band saw, as directed.
- Safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move materials throughout the shop.
- Using standard measuring tools, including dial calipers and tape measures, to verify dimensions.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must have a high school diploma.
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience with material handling operations.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or fabrication setting is preferred.
- Basic level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Capable of using standard measuring tools such as dial calipers and tape measures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and management, and respond to instructions/assignments.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, and be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
- SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location. Bowhead will assist in obtaining a clearance upon hire, unless the candidate already possesses one.
Target salary is $17.76/hour commensurate with experience
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location.
Salary : $5,250