Shipping & Receiving Technician I

Amentum•Houston, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Entry-Level Shipping & Receiving Technician I position with Amentum, a JETS II CBA position. The role involves inspecting incoming material, recording received or shipped items, identifying flight-oriented material, packaging items for shipping, and maintaining a neat and safe work area. The technician will work under direct supervision for most tasks, transport materials, and maintain storage areas. They may also operate material handling equipment and escort subcontractors when needed.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass defensive driving course.
Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Requires occasional: Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above or below ground level.
Requires occasional: Bending, kneeling crouching, squatting and/or crawling from one to 30 minutes at a time.
Requires occasional: Hearing with or without correction.
Requires frequent: Standing.
Requires frequent: Coordinating eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
Requires constant: Lifting up to 50 pounds from ground level (frequent), at waist level (frequent) and overhead (occasional).
Requires constant: Carrying up to 50 pounds for 3 yards.
Requires constant: Reaching for, handling and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
Requires constant: Seeing with or without correction.
Requires the ability to: Follow set procedures and standards.
Requires the ability to: Apply basic mathematical skills.
Requires the ability to: Plan and work selecting proper tools.
Requires the ability to: Compare and understand differences in the size, shape, and form or lines, figures, and objects.
Requires the ability to: Follow written and oral directions, plans and blueprints.
Requires the ability to: Recognize and report safety hazards.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must be able to effectively interface with delivery drivers.

Nice To Haves

Handling of NASA flight hardware.
Previous shipping and receiving experience or other related logistics service.
Knowledge of quality inspection processes.
Forklift operation.

Responsibilities

Inspect all incoming material for condition, identification, quantity, and compliance with purchase orders.
Notify supervisor of any discrepancies.
Record or log items that are received or shipped in the proper database and/or hardcopy process.
Identify incoming flight oriented material and notify Quality Assurance.
Package items to prevent damage when shipping or transporting.
Affix identifying tag(s) to equipment as directed and in compliance with property and receiving procedures/requirements.
Maintain the work area in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.
Transport materials, documents, and mail as requested or directed.
Maintain storage areas located in shipping and receiving area.
Store received items in flammable storage cabinets or refrigerators, as required.
Operate material handling equipment.
May need to lead or escort subcontractors when needed.
Perform related duties as required.