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2nd Shift - Material Handler

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc
  • Walker, MI
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    2nd Shift - Material Handler

    Location: Walker, MI, United States

    Date Posted: Jul 27, 2026

    Category: Supply Chain/Materials/Warehousing

    Requisition ID: 14927

    Career Level: Entry

    Remote Work Options: On-Site

    Clearance Type: None

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    Job Description

    About GDLS:

    General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world. Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

    Bring your talent. Bring your purpose.

    Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

    Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role:

    The 2nd Shift Material Handler is responsible for receiving incoming material from vendors, move/transact materials to production, and package finished goods for shipment in an accurate and timely manner. Assist with inventory control functions such as cycle counting and physical inventories when necessary.

    Shift: 3:30pm-1:00am Monday - Thursday

    3:30pm-1:00am Every other Friday

    • Perform receiving and shipping functions per procedure using the inventory control system
    • Load and unload freight
    • Perform necessary transactional functions related to inventory receipts, issues, sub inventory movement and shipments
    • Perform general area housekeeping
    • Assist team members in the attainment of team goals by substituting and assisting in areas wherever needed
    • Conduct continuous improvement projects as needed
    • Conduct physical inventories as scheduled
    • Monitor and improve the following measurements: 98% minimum inventory record accuracy, all transactions performed per established procedure on an accurate and timely basis as periodically set by the supervisor, response time for internal and external customers, and shipping related performance (impact on customer).
    • Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by your leader.

    Required Skills & Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Must have a valid driver license
    • Ability to obtain forklift license
    • 2+ years' experience as a material handler desired
    • Ability to safely lift and carry up to 30lbs
    • Basic mathematics skills and unit of measure conversion needed
    • Manufacturing experience strongly desired
    • Keen attention to detail and quality
    • Must have excellent vision and good hand-eye coordination.
    • Professional and effective communication skills a must
    • Excellent track record for attendance required - we need you here!
    • Strong computer and inventory management skills (Microsoft Excel, Oracle EBS)
    • Great attitude and attendance are a must!

    Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWalker, MI
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1982
    Websitehttp://www.gdls.com/

    About Company

    General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

    At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

    Skills

    • AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)unmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Forklift Licenseunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Inventory Control Systemunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Oracleunmatched
    • Physical Inventoryunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • United States Armyunmatched
    • United States Marine Corps (USMC)unmatched

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