Expediter

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Expediter at Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX, within the Coordination & Inventory Mgmt organization. This role is crucial for safeguarding national security through unique work performed at Pantex. The company emphasizes a career of purpose, innovation, and professional growth, supported by a balanced life with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continuous learning.

Requirements

Must meet initial employment requirements.
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
Ability to operate typewriter, calculator, computer, and reproduction machines.
Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof.
Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
At least one year experience in related work or equivalent.
Must have relevant experience operating a Forklift. This experience can be gained from the following sources: Recent work experience, within the last five years, which included assignments involving forklift operation as a significant part of the job, OR Successful completion, within the last two years, of the Texas State Technical College's Forklift Training course.
Successfully complete a Reading Comprehension Assessment.
Successfully complete an Accuracy Assessment.
Successfully complete a Self-Assessment (for external applicants only).
Applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Lifting or carrying less than 40 pounds.
Straight pulling or pushing (2 hours/day).
Reaching above shoulder level.
Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm.
Walking (4 hours/day).
Standing (4 hours/day).
Repeated bending at the wrist.
Repeated squatting.
Climbing with legs only (stairs).
Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.).
Operation of motorized vehicle: Includes forklift.
DOT Driver Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet).
Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book, etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from the face).
Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is).
Good hearing.
No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse.
Ability to use small tools.
Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position.

Responsibilities

Expedites movement of all materials throughout the plant.
Maintains inventory of special tooling, classified parts (plastics, metals, explosives, etc.), and other components and products.
Assigns and records serial numbers of all items for shipment.
Originates, prepares, distributes, and maintains flow of all shipping and receiving documents.
Maintains explosive piece and raw material accountability records, verifying details using manual and computer-based records.
Operates typewriter, adding machine, calculator, and computers.
Orders and maintains stock of office and packaging supplies.
Inspects equipment and storage buildings for defects and reports irregularities.
Arranges for movement of equipment for calibration and preventive maintenance, and maintains files.
Cleans rest bays, packaging and shipping bays, storage magazines and keeps material stored properly.
Cleans and decontaminates material handling equipment and containers scheduled for repair.
Packages products, materials, and equipment in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for outgoing shipment.
Prepares Move-Order Requests for materials and equipment.
Performs physical inventory of materials in storage and prepares reports.
Arranges storage areas to ensure segregation of in-process material.
Maintains a high degree of accuracy in all job functions.
Schedules, performs, and maintains the flow of own work without direct supervision.
Monitors each job through machining and gauging to meet shipping deadlines.
Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures, Department of Energy (DOE) and DOT federal regulations, and safety and security regulations.
Responsible for security, condition, and accountability of raw materials, hardware, fixtures, components, and Safety Significant (SS) material.
Held accountable for hardware, fixtures, explosives, and other raw materials stored for other agencies at Pantex.
Responsible for the handling and movement of all hazardous materials, as assigned, in all types of weather, inside and outside, working in non-temperature controlled buildings and ramps.
Submits required reports, conducts inventories, and compiles data for accounting and auditing purposes.
Controls level of supplies, forms, and materials for efficient operations.
Responsible for care and protection of classified materials and documents in their custody.
Expedites all incoming and outgoing materials.
Handles products, equipment, and materials in accordance with safe operating procedures.
Ensures proper handling, transporting and/or storage of hazardous materials according to standards, schedules, and to facilitate location, identification, and quantities of material.
Responsible for cleanliness and neatness of work areas.
Properly cares for machines and equipment, reporting defects and irregularities.
Processes and checks pressing cards.
Ensures that all parts are X-rayed (accept or reject).
Ensures materials do not remain in an out-of-control environment in excess of time limits authorized in specifications.
May train new employees.
Annually checks fluid level on all containers of wet High Explosives (HE) and samples each lot.
Maintains knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
Attends and/or successfully completes training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department.
Participates in worker involvement, including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
Attends all required safety meetings and training; offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.