Shipping Packer (Freight/Cargo)

Akima, LLC•Lusby, MD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

AFO is looking for a Shipping Packer to ork in Fort Sill, OK. The Shipping Packer prepares finished products for shipment or storage by placing them in shipping containers, the specific operations performed being dependent upon the type, size, and number of units to be packed, the type of container employed, and method of shipment. May operate a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds within a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishment. Work requires the placing of items in shipping containers and may involve one or more of the following: Knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content; selection of appropriate type and size of container; inserting enclosures in container; using excelsior or other material to prevent breakage or damage; closing and sealing container; and applying labels or entering identifying data on container. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Requirements

Ability to obtain forklift certification and operate consistently within regulations and safety protocols.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and process work instructions, standard operating procedures, and military orders accurately.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and maintain accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Prior experience in customer service, administrative support, or clerical work required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting a team environment.
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 Investigation result and obtain and maintain a CAC.
Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.
Proven experience with multiple types of forklifts.
Be familiar with transporting HAZMAT.
Be able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to operate hand and foot controls which start, turn, and stop forklifts and tractors, or which raise, lower, or tilt the load on the forklift.
Be computer literate and able to function with basic programs, research, data input, etc.
Have physical endurance to withstand the strain from vibration.

Nice To Haves

Eligible incumbent in good standing is highly desirable.
2+ years of experience in technical military logistics or freight cargo movement operations preferred.
2+ years of experience with logistics STAMIS.
Experience with operating forklifts or other material handling equipment (MHE).
Prior military supply (92 series) or contractor experience.
Knowledge of military forms, shipment documentation, or transportation processes is highly desirable.
Experience in similar transportation/logistics environment preferred.
Familiarity with military documentation, counseling workflows, or transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for properly packing all products (productions or distribution) and preparing them for shipment.
Responsibilities also include reviewing component LOT information from production or supplier documentation and ensuring proper labels are printed and applied to job specific packaging, adhering to internal label standards as well as customer specific label requirements. Shipping Packer may also pluck parts and perform other duties as required.
Measures, weighs, and counts products and materials.
Observes materials while packaging in order to identify product deficiencies and escalate appropriately.
Utilizes various forms of product cleaning and packaging equipment including, but not limited to dust collectors and static neutralizers, vibratory systems, and vacuum and heat sealers.
Packs materials and products in such a way as to ensure that packing specifications are met and are packed in a manner as to preserve their quality upon arrival to the customer.
Marks and labels containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools and label printers. Completes accurate records (on paper and electronic data) following good documentation practices.
These records include inspection reports, training records, and equipment maintenance logs. Understands the function and purpose of these records.
Completes records neatly with a goal of 100% accuracy of content.
With proper training and oversight, may observe or operate other machinery as needed. Embraces and maintains compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications and all aspects of the ISP Quality Management System and released procedures.
Receives scheduled shipments, reviews documentation, and processes receipts through the Logistics Management Program (LMP).
Operates forklift capable of lifting 15,000 pounds as high as 168 inches to move, load, unload, transfer, transport, stack or unstack palletized goods, boxes, crates, merchandise, materials, and supplies from one location to another.
Operates a floor controlled electric bridge crane, on the loading dock with a capacity of ten tons, to unload a variety of items from vehicles.
Ensures proper placement and attachment of weight handling gear, such as cables, ropes, and slings to lift cannon tubes, castings and other large and heavy equipment, while loading and unloading vehicles.
Checks ropes, cables, and other equipment for excessive wear or damage and obtains replacements as appropriate.
May operation electric, diesel, or gasoline powered forklifts capable of lifting 10,000 pounds or more to a height of 212 inches to load, unload, stack, unstack, warehouse, and move shelters, CONEX, crates, boxes, packages, pallets and palletized materials or loose items.
Operates indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions working in outside storage areas and confined shop spaces.
Moves systems, shelters, system components, and generally oversized materials through narrow aisles.
Operates warehouse tractors with up to three dollies on a limited basis to move over sized system components, pallets, palletized materials, bar stock, and other materials requiring special handling.
May operate 2,000-to-6,000-pound capacity forklifts to load, unload, stack, unstack, re- warehouse, and move boxes, crates, packages, pallets, or loose items; regulates forks and truck movement, exercising care to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials; performs drivers' maintenance in accordance with established rules and regulations.
Operates gasoline, battery, or gas-electric powered 3 or 4 wheeled tractors with up to 4 forward gears, towing loaded or unloaded dump cars, skids, or wheeled trailers.
Couples and uncouples tractors and trailers automatically or manually under special circumstances.
Exercises responsibility: for assuring security of loads, to avoid trailer overloading, and to determine safe material loading.
Picks up and delivers materials and equipment according to instructions and knowledge of storage and work sites, delivery and pickup points and their locations.
Performs driver's maintenance, before, during, and after service on both tractors and trailers in accordance with established rules and regulations.
Fills out daily equipment log.
Stand, bend and reach while performing work inside warehouses, in bin rooms, in open storage areas, and on receiving and shipping docks and platforms in areas that may be cold, drafty, damp, or hot.
Possibility of injury from falling or dropping stock, of stacks toppling or loads shifting because of improper loading.
May be exposed to cuts, bruises, and lacerations from falling boxes, etc.
Verifies materials against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages.
Routes materials to prescribed storage locations.
Stores, stacks, or palletizes materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods.
Rearranges and takes inventory of stored materials.
Examines stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage.
Removes material from storage and preparing it for shipment.
Lifts and handles heavy items when manually performing warehousing tasks may occur.
Requires HAZMAT training for any transporting of hazardous materials or waste.
In performing day-to-day routine tasks, this worker follows established guidelines.
In handling unusual non-routine problems, this worker receives specific guidance from supervisor or other officials.
Other duties as assigned.