• Material Support

    Huntington Ingalls Industries (Newport News, VA)


    MATERIAL SUPPORT

    Location:

    Newport News, Virginia, United States

     

    Date: May 29, 2025

     

    Req ID: 41744

     

    Team: O53 LOGISTICS

     

    Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

     

    US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

     

    Full-Time

     

    Shift: Multiple

     

    Relocation: No relocation assistance available

     

    Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

     

    Travel Requirement: No

     

    Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

    Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

    With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

     

    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

     

    Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

    Candidates must be able to:

    + Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.

    + Work in small, tight, or confined spaces.

    + Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.

    + Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more.

    + Work while repeatedly reaching overhead.

    + Work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

    + Work in areas with radiation.

    + Work assigned shift as production needs.

    + Take and pass a Physical Agility Test.

     

    Nice to Have

     

    High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent Preferred. Warehousing and fork lift operation preferred. Previous experience in logistics and inventory is also preferred.

    Why HII

    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.

     

    Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

     

    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 [email protected] 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.

     

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