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Material Handler and Flat Bed Operator - San Diego, CA - Career Opportunity

Job Description

+ We are seeking a skilled Material Handler/Flat Bed Operator to manage loading and unloading tasks, operate equipment, and perform general maintenance at our facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling materials at shipyard facilities and possess the ability to comfortably use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

+ Load and unload flatbed trucks efficiently.

+ Operate equipment to load materials for various shipyard facilities including Coronado, NI, CMSD, BAE, NASSCO, and the Naval Base.

+ Secure materials by strapping them down.

+ Move and stage materials with the capability to lift 50+ lbs.

+ Operate a sit-down forklift for staging materials.

+ Perform general maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and conducting basic preventative maintenance at the manufacturing facility.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools.

+ Certified forklift operator with at least 1 year of experience.

+ Experience in material handling and equipment operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous shipyard experience is highly desirable.

+ Experience working aboard a CVN Class Navy ship is preferred.

+ Strong carpentry and handyman skills.

Work Environment

+ Work will be performed at a well-equipped facility, requiring adherence to safety protocols. The role involves using a variety of equipment and tools, with tasks that require physical effort including lifting heavy materials.

Job Type & Location

+ This is a Contract-to-hire position based out of Chula Vista, California

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chula Vista,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.