LABORER - HOOD INDUSTRIES
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Req ID: 48865 Team: 12 Ship Cleaners 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 Reliability. Readiness. Craftsmanship. Become a Laborer. Do you take pride in keeping work environments clean, safe, and running smoothly? Ingalls Shipbuilding is looking for dedicated Laborers who support the day‑to‑day operations of America’s Shipyard — ensuring our facilities and production areas stay mission‑ready. As a Laborer, you play an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and safety of shipyard buildings, restrooms, parking lots, and production spaces. Your work directly supports thousands of craftsmen and shipbuilders who rely on clean, well‑maintained areas to build the U.S. Navy’s most advanced vessels. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that keeps a world‑class manufacturing environment operating at its best, a career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting. What You Can Earn • Earn $28.64 per hour • Additional opportunities for overtime and long‑term career growth within the shipyard What You’ll Do • Perform general labor tasks including emptying trash, dusting, sweeping, wet mopping, and cleaning restrooms • Maintain common areas by polishing mirrors, cleaning utility closets, and ensuring sanitary conditions • Strip and wax floors as needed to support building maintenance standards • Clean windows and glass surfaces in both office and production environments • Pick up trash in parking lots and production areas to ensure a safe, clean workplace • Support custodial and labor needs across a large industrial facility Why This Work Matters Laborers keep the shipyard running. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness directly impact the safety, efficiency, and readiness of the teams building ships for the U.S. Navy. A clean environment isn’t just about appearance — it’s essential to mission success. What You Bring • Ability to perform physical, hands‑on cleaning and labor tasks • Reliability and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness • Willingness to work in an active industrial environment • Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and consistent performance Must Have 3 Years of commercial or Industrial Labor Experience. Nice to Have Shipyard or heavy construction experience. High School diploma or equivalent. 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 buildyourcareer@hii-co .com 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. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.