Material Handler

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Material Handler working on-site at our Huntsville &/or Madison, AL facilities. A Material Handler is responsible in providing support on the manufacturing floor to machinists, welders, and fabricators by supplying and/or holding various materials. This role requires operating machinery such as but not limited to forklift, pallet jacks and various hand tools used in production process. Under direct supervision, the Material Handler will be responsible to support the manufacturing of mechanical prototype devices or products and transporting, properly identifying and routing material/inventory to the proper stations.

This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Seeking in a Material Handler:

High School diploma (or equivalent) plus advanced training and 1-2 years experience

Operates or assists forklift drivers in transporting materials

Familiarity with technical manuals - including blueprints, schematics and or sketches

Ability to function as an integral part of a team

Strong working knowledge utilizing hand tools, power tools and measurement tools

Must have familiarity with mechanical systems and safe work practices

Assists with cleaning up sites, and disposing of waste, as well as helping with any other needs

Cleans shops and yard to maintain appearance and safety

Ability to sit &/or stand for long periods of time, stand, sit, stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, hold and move items with hand, multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, push and pull, vision for near and distance, and lifting 50lbs independently, and over 50lbs with assistance

Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense

Be a U.S. Citizen

Nice if you have the following but not a dealbreaker:

Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War

Who is ARA?

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

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