Shipping Packer

Amentum•Ogden, UT

3d•$21

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 packing method using applicable documentation and shipping instructions, including military standards, DOD manuals, and regulatory requirements such as HAZMAT and RAD. Reports to a designated Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. The role includes examining and handling material in accordance with DLA regulations; ensuring items are preserved, packaged, marked, and labeled correctly; selecting suitable containers and cushioning; entering and receiving information in DSS and other automated systems; preparing basic reports; and recording weights, counts, and other data. The position may also involve operating material handling equipment, travel, and maintaining a security clearance if required. Work takes place in a shop environment with hazardous equipment, moving material handling equipment, obstacles, and high activity. Outdoor work in hot, cold, or wet conditions is often required. Employees may encounter fumes or airborne particles and loud noise, and must use protective devices. The position requires lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds for short distances, as well as stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, manual dexterity, and correctable vision. Employees are expected to support a safe work environment, complete applicable training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, follow Amentum quality policies and customer requirements, and comply with applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

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. General experience may substitute for education at a rate of one year of experience for one year of high school.
Must be able to obtain a license to use material handling equipment within 30 days of selection.
Packers processing material requiring HAZMAT certification must successfully pass 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 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 inspection and examination procedures for material.
Read specifications and photographs when required by the DLA contract.
May operate material handling equipment to load material on and off skids, pallets, stands, and vehicles.
Receive data from and input data into DSS and other automated systems, and prepare basic reports.
Count and weigh items, record data, and prepare and apply tags and labels.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Complete applicable safety training and fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities; participate in emergency response tasks and safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Follow Amentum quality policies, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and relevant operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.