MATERIAL MAN (1ST 1000 HRS) -

Req ID: 48904
Team: 43 Mtl & Tech Service
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

Dependability. Pride. Service. Become a Material Man.

Are you ready to support the daily operations that keep America's most advanced naval shipyard running at full strength?

As an Ingalls Material Man, you perform a variety of tasks in connection with the receipt, storage, and issuance of storeroom of electrical materials. Receive, check, store, kit, and validate electrical material of all types in accordance with the established supply systems, procedures, and methods. Your work keeps "America's Shipyard" moving every single day.

If you’re ready to apply your material man experience to work that truly matters, a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — “America’s Shipyard” and Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting for you.

What You Can Earn
• Earn up to $32.45 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for overtime and long‑term advancement.

What You’ll Do
• Material management, including:
– Receipt of inventory using the system of records

– Storage
– Issuance of inventory

– Perform inventory management reconciliation
• Work in an active shipyard environment that may involve varying conditions, heights, and warehouses.
• Maintain safety practices that meet — and often exceed — industry standards.

Why This Work Matters
Every item you inventory contributes to ships that support and defend our nation. Ingalls has built nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy’s fleet — and Material Man are essential to that legacy.

What You Bring
• Proven experience in material management
• Basic to advanced computer skills
• Knowledge and management of inventory control systems
• Commitment to safety, precision, and teamwork

Must Have

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years of material handling or related shipyard experience.

Nice to Have

Forklift and computer skills preferred

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on aiapply.co and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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