This position is responsible for labeling, packing, and shipping hazardous and non-hazardous packages in compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations. Hazardous materials are packaged for domestic and overseas shipment in accordance with applicable requirements, including 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG, and/or the Defense Transportation Manual. Non-hazardous packages are shipped domestically and to the United Kingdom. The role also assists with identifying, researching, and certifying hazardous-material shipments. Duties include packing materials for shipment; working as part of a team to block, brace, unblock, and unbrace incoming and outgoing ordnance shipments; researching Safety Data Sheets (SDS); keeping packing logs; preparing and staging shipments; loading materials using material handling equipment, including forklifts; packing critical spares; and repackaging materials for storage. The technician communicates when hazardous-material packaging supplies are low and weighs, counts, and packs materials according to standard operating procedures. The position also performs routine administrative and record-keeping work, correspondence, and reports, including packing logs, packaging-supply inventory logs, and DOCUSCAN reports, along with other tasks assigned by a supervisor. The selected candidate may need to complete the two-week Technical Transportation of HAZMAT (CERT) or Ammo-62 course and obtain hazardous shipment certification within six months of employment start, subject to course availability and scheduling. The role requires a valid driver's license, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED