Shipping Packer (WMS) Transportation-2

Amentum•Ogden, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Packer packs and repacks a wide variety of materials, verifies item condition codes, and rejects items that do not meet release order requirements. The position determines the appropriate packing method based on documents, shipping instructions, military standards, Department of Defense manuals, and regulatory requirements, including HAZMAT and RAD requirements. The role reports to a designated Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. This position is not to exceed June 30, 2027, and is scheduled for the second shift, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The position involves identifying and processing material under DLA regulations; preserving, packaging, marking, and labeling material before it is released to storage or shipping; selecting suitable containers and cushioning; and performing basic material inspections. The employee may operate material handling equipment while performing packing work, enter and retrieve data in DSS and other automated systems, prepare basic reports, and count, weigh, record, tag, and label items. Travel and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required. Work takes place in a shop environment with hazardous equipment, moving material handling equipment, obstacles, and a high volume of activity. Outdoor work in hot, cold, or wet conditions is often required. The environment may include fumes or airborne particles and loud noise; protective devices are required. The role requires lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds for short distances, along with stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, dexterity, and correctable vision. Employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, completing required training and applicable emergency-response responsibilities, complying with Amentum quality policies and customer requirements, and following operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.

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. One year of general experience may substitute for one year of high school.
Ability 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.
May be required to travel.
May be required to pass and maintain a security clearance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds for short distances; stoop, bend, kneel, and walk; and have full dexterity and correctable vision.
Ability to work in a shop environment with hazardous equipment, moving material handling equipment, obstacles, and high activity; work outdoors in hot, cold, or wet weather; and work amid fumes or airborne particles and loud noise while using required protective devices.

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 release to storage or shipping.
Select appropriately sized containers and cushioning from available stock to protect material 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 to load material on and off skids, pallets, stands, and vehicles while performing packing duties.
Receive and enter data in DSS and other automated systems and prepare basic reports.
Count and weigh material, record data, and prepare and apply tags and labels.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Complete applicable safety training and responsibilities, participate in emergency-response tasks as appropriate, and comply with safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements.