Material Handler

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Material Handler (Water Spider) will be responsible for transporting parts and materials throughout the facility utilizing a forklift or hand truck in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·  Safely transport both delicate and valuable parts, as well as general warehouse materials, across multiple departments, adhering to designated routes and prioritizing movement tasks.
·  Coordinate with module shops, Leads, and Ops Leadership to align on material movement priorities.
·  Manage inventory of crates, boxes, and scrap parts, including visual inspection of repaired items for quality assurance.
·  Utilize foam machines, saws, and other tools to crate and uncrate parts, ensuring compliance with standard procedures and quality documentation.
·  Adhere to EHS procedures, particularly in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.
·  Maintain organized inventory of pallets and crates, and accurately document material movement and handoffs.
·  Communicate effectively regarding part status to support production needs.
·  Anticipate material and tooling requirements for upcoming work orders.
·  Thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing tasks.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

·  High School Diploma/GED.
·  Minimum one year of experience in warehouse, stockroom, or storage yard environments.
·  Must be forklift certified
·  Ability to lift, push, and pull items weighing at least 40 pounds.
·  Proficiency in operating forklifts rated for over 15,000 pounds.
·  Fluency in English language, with basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook and Excel).
·  Capacity to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
·  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Characteristics:

·  Certification in crane and rigging operations.
·  Proficiency in operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and/or additional crane and rigging operations.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an  Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

 

 
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

 

 
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

 
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 13, 2026.

 

 
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

 

 
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.