2nd Shift - Material Handler

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc

Walker, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Aviation Industry, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Forklift License, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Control System, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Military, Oracle, Physical Inventory, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Productivity Management, Shipping/Receiving, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, United States Army, United States Marine Corps (USMC)
LOCATION
Walker, MI
POSTED
28 days ago

2nd Shift - Material Handler in Walker, MI, United States

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2nd Shift - Material Handler

Location: Walker, MI, United States

Date Posted: May 28, 2026

Category: Supply Chain/Materials/Warehousing

Requisition ID: 14778

Career Level: Entry

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Clearance Type: None

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Job Description

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

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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General Dynamics Land Systems Inc

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.gdls.com/