Material Handler

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Material Handler 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Global Supply Chain organization. This position will operate out of Palmdale, CA.

Job Description

• Supports manufacturing processes by performing various tasks 

• Loads, unloads, and conveys materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site 

• Performs tasks under specific directions, including shipping and/or receiving, issuing materials, stocking racks, auditing toolboxes, and maintaining cleanliness and updates of toolkits/kits 

• Conducts audits of materials and tools, and assists with tracking inventory in tool cribs 

• Works with chemicals required for scope of work 

• Opens containers using hand tools, counts, weighs, and records materials 

• Loads and unloads materials onto/from pallets, trays, racks, conveyors, and machines manually 

• Loads or unloads materials into/from trucks by hand or using a forklift 

• Conveys materials using wheelbarrow, hand truck, forklift, electric dolly, elevator, or other devices 

• Stacks or assembles materials as needed 

• Assists machine operators by lifting heavy objects manually or with a power hoist

Shift: 2nd shift position, 4/10 schedule Monday – Thursday (3:00pm – 01:30am) Opportunity for over-time.

Cannot support a remote or hybrid telecommute schedule

Responsibilities:

• Has considerable knowledge of the job, including a broad understanding of both general and detailed aspects 

• Works under direct supervision with instructions for routine tasks and detailed guidance for new or special activities 

• Performs varied but standardized duties and some more advanced functions 

• Resolves routine questions and problems; refers complex issues to higher levels 

• Errors can be detected and corrected but may cause moderate delays or customer dissatisfaction 

• Usually communicates with colleagues within the department and occasionally with outside contacts 

• Exchanges information or data that may require some explanation or interpretation

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or experience in hand tools, warehousing, inventory or related experience

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Valid Driver License required

• ACTIVE U.S. government Secret Security Clearance and the ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication skills

•  Positive team player

Primary Level Salary Range: $43,400.00 - $72,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.