Shipping/Packer

Amentum•Hill Air Force Base, UT

About The Position

Packs and repacks a wide variety of materials. Verifies item condition codes and rejects items that do not meet release order requirements. Determines the required type of packaging based on documents and applicable packing and shipping instructions, including military standards, Department of Defense manuals, and regulatory requirements for hazardous and radioactive materials. Reports to a designated Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. The role may include operating material handling equipment to load and unload materials, and may involve travel or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The position is performed in a shop environment with hazardous equipment, moving material handling equipment, obstacles, and high activity levels. Outdoor work in hot, cold, or wet weather is often required. The environment may include fumes or airborne particles and loud noise; protective devices are required. Physical duties include lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds for short distances, as well as stooping, bending, kneeling, and walking.

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 education.
Must be able to obtain a license to use Material Handling Equipment within 30 days of selection.
Packers who process material requiring HAZMAT certification must successfully complete the required training.
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.
Must use required protective devices to avoid injury.
Position may require travel.
Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Identify, examine, classify, accept, reject, and dispose of material in accordance with DLA regulations.
Ensure material is properly preserved, packaged, marked, and labeled according to Military Standards before release to storage or shipping.
Select suitable container sizes 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.
As needed, operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to load and unload material on and off skids, pallets, stands, and vehicles.
Receive data from and enter data into DSS and other automated systems; prepare basic reports.
Count and weigh materials, record data, and prepare and apply tags and labels.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Complete required safety training and responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks as applicable, and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.
Follow Amentum’s Quality Policy, applicable Quality System documents, customer contracts, and assigned quality and customer-satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand, and follow applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.