FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Forklift Operator

Location : Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

US Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Full-Time Shift : 1st

Relocation : No relocation assistance available

Virtual / Telework Opportunity : No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement : No

Clearance Required : No - Clearance Not Required to Start

The Role

The selected candidate will receive, stow, and issue material in a warehouse, ship or shop environment. Qualified candidates will have basic warehousing skills, including the ability to read and interpret a source document and to operate equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.

Must Have

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and / or related experience; Apprentice graduate / Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience. May require certification.

Nice to Have

Active or currently obtaining CDL

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including : medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.