Shipping/Packer

Amentum•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Pack and/or repack a wide variety of materials. Verify item condition codes and reject items that do not meet release order requirements. Determine the required packing method using documentation and applicable shipping instructions, including military standards, DOD manuals, and regulatory requirements such as HAZMAT and RAD. The position reports to a designated Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. The role includes inspecting, classifying, accepting, rejecting, and disposing of material under DLA regulations; ensuring material is preserved, packaged, marked, and labeled appropriately; selecting containers and cushioning to protect items; and performing basic inspection and examination procedures. The employee may operate material handling equipment (MHE), use DSS and other automated systems, prepare basic reports, and count, weigh, record, tag, and label materials. Other position-related duties may be assigned or requested.

Requirements

At least three months of general work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position requirements; no specific experience is required.
High school diploma or GED required; one year of general experience may substitute for one year of high school.
Must be able to obtain a license to use material handling equipment within 30 days of selection.
Packers handling material requiring HAZMAT certification must successfully pass the required training.
Position may require travel.
Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a security clearance.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds for short distances; stoop, bend, kneel, and walk; and have full dexterity and correctable vision.
Protective devices are required to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

Identify, examine, classify, accept, reject, and dispose of material in accordance with DLA regulations.
Ensure material is properly preserved, packaged, marked, and labeled in accordance with Military Standards before releasing it to storage or shipping.
Select appropriate containers and cushioning from available stock to protect materials from damage.
Conduct basic material inspection and examination procedures.
Read specifications and photographs when required by the DLA contract.
May operate material handling equipment to load materials on and off skids, pallets, stands, and vehicles.
Receive and enter data in DSS and other automated systems, and prepare basic reports.
Count and weigh materials, record data, and prepare and apply tags and labels.
Complete other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Complete required safety training and fulfill applicable self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities; participate in emergency response tasks and safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, applicable Quality System documents, and customer contracts.
Read, understand, and follow applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.