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Material Handler - Provisional

Vigor Works

$19.25 / hr

paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Washington, Vancouver

Aug 16, 2025

Description

Who We Are
Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.
With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,000 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

Where We Are - Marine Fabrication
Vancouver, Washington is surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountains and is a top destination for outdoor lovers. It has a mild climate with four seasons. Its mild winters and warm summers make it an attractive city in the Pacific Northwest. Vancouver is more affordable city than its neighbors, Portland and Seattle and has no state income tax. It is a vibrant city full of restaurants, shops and parks, and is known for its walkability, historic charm and family friendly neighborhoods. Vancouver has garnered many awards including Livability's "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2025 and 2023" and Niche's 2025 rankings include Vancouver on several lists including Best City for Outdoor Activities, a Healthiest Place to Live in America and several others. Healthcare is the city's largest employer, followed by manufacturing and technology.

HOURLY RATE: $19.25

POSITION SUMMARY:
The role supports the Vigor Marine group by performing shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory control processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities)

Work with the production teams for all projects in execution to insure the timely delivery of material. This requires simultaneously supporting multiple projects in multiple locations. Travel to the different production locations around the facility is required.
Using Bill of Materials/Kitting list gather all required materials in preparation for production activity.
Load/unload materials and finished products using forklifts, cranes, dolly cars, etc.
Transport materials into fabrication area(s) as required.
Go to production shops and attain status of in-house work, report status to appropriate parties.
Coordinate with the warehouse and transportation to have material delivered to production sites, may include the kitting of materials using Bill of Materials or drawings.
Supports inventory control process by performing inventory cycle counts and investigating variances.
Supports all tasks related to warehousing including placing products in inventory locations, cycle counting, electronically moving material and gathering products from inventory locations for issue.

JOB SCOPE:
Shipping & Receiving Clerk / Material Handler operates within established parameters, but is encouraged to suggest process improvements. The individual is required to exercise sound decision making when dealing with multiple internal and external customers while continually focusing on safety and quality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
The role reports to the Production Manager. The person interacts daily or weekly as needed with material coordinators, warehouse, transportation, and shop production including but not limited to Journey Level Workers.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written for constant interaction with all departments and employee levels and outside customers.
Must have the analytical ability to research problem areas.
Must possess excellent organizational skills.
Ability to use PC and software applications such as MS Office and database programs.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well independently, prioritize duties and follow through tasks to completion.
Must be able to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority, and time sensitive projects.
Must be able to handle the pressure of constant interruptions.
Must be able to coordinate work with other departments to maintain efficiency.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate is required.
He/she must be in good standing with IBEW Local 48, maintain professional and technical knowledge. Experience and knowledge of material and procurement systems and data processing systems is preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing setting with moderate to loud noise levels. He/she must be able to walk to and from job sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While in production areas, will be expose to all weather conditions, noise, dusts, and odors.Appropriate PPE is required including: Eye, head, and feet protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CITIZENSHIP: Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth:We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility:We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love:We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor, our unions offer a generous benefits package that may include:

Medical	RX	Dental	401(k)	Life
AD&D	Pension	EAP	PTO	Paid Holidays

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.