Warehouse Machine Operator - Chesapeake, VA

Seacoast, a GCG Company, is currently hiring a Warehouse Big Cuts Machine Operator to join our tight knit team in Chesapeake, VA!

In this role, you will be responsible for operating spooling machines, inventory control, and assisting with general warehouse duties.

If you are looking for a full time, direct-hire position to get your foot in the door and gain hands on experience with an industry leader in wire, cable, and industrial automation, then we may be the right fit for you! 

Hours: 7AM to 4PM Mon-Fri with an hour for lunch

Pay: $20/hr + full benefits

Location: 3800 Cook Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23323

What We Offer

• 19 PTO days – you can earn your first year! Accruals start date of hire
• Seven paid holidays
• Access to robust healthcare options, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Secure you future with 401(K) plan featuring employer contributions
• Company paid - Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits available

What You'll Do

• Daily set-up and operation of spooling machine, ensuring machine runs smoothly
• Run test spool daily to ensure accurate calibration of footage counter 
• Operate hand-held scan gun to scan spools to appropriate location 
• Monitor tool kit and ensure all pieces are present and accounted for 
• Sweep floors, wipe scrap off machinery, throw trash away, clear scrap wire, etc
• Assist with additional duties as needed

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or machine operating role required
• Forklift experience a plus
• Comfort using technology required
• Basic math and reading skills
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, bend and lift 50lbs

About Seacoast

Seacoast is a leading provider of marine shipbuilding cable for over 70 years. We are a specialty distributor of cable and associated electrical and electronic products for the military and shipbuilding industry, the oil and gas industry, and other industrial markets. We specialize in supplying cable and electrical components to the US Navy and their contractors, with our cable being used on every ship and submarine in the US Navy fleet. 

About GCG

At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world.  With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe.  We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.