Packing and Crating Specialist

About the position

Performs traffic management cargo handling duties. Operates general and special purpose vehicles, materials handling equipment and cranes. Transports, handles and processes cargo for transportation modes. Loads/offloads 463L pallets, containers and trucks. Ensures compliance with the applicable USAF mandatory requirements. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Responsibilities

  • Prepares freight offered for shipment to include packing, crating, weighing, marking, labeling and documenting cargo.
  • Ensures hazardous materials are properly inspected, documented and certified.
  • Prepares and handles cargo in accordance with all prescribed regulations, instructions, technical orders and procedures.
  • Prepares with limited assistance all required shipping documents for all cargo offered for transportation.
  • Assigns/obtains Transportation Control Numbers (TCN).
  • Maintains a TCN log.
  • Assists in maintaining WRM and operational stock levels of all 463L assets.
  • Loads/offloads all 463L pallets, containers and trucks in a timely manner.
  • Inventories and inspects all incoming freight for damage prior to acceptance.
  • Reports discrepancies to supervisor.
  • Inventory, document, and load outbound freight into containers, and/or load cargo onto trucks.
  • May use automated computer systems and programs to process and document all freight.
  • Operates and positions Material Handling Equipment (MHE), wide body loaders and cranes to load/offload trucks, containers and pallets in accordance with prescribed procedures.
  • Safely transports explosives from storage facilities to flight line explosive parking marshaling areas.
  • Maintain publications, forms, and files required for traffic management and air terminal operations, as required.
  • May operate computers, printers, and fax machines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
  • Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
  • Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must have organizational skills.
  • Must be able speak, read, and write English at a beginner level.
  • Must possess a valid home country driver’s license and ability to obtain a host nation driver’s license.
  • Will be required to operate material handling equipment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience supervising a diverse international workforce is desired.
  • Previous experience in logistics/shipping field preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with Supply, TMO and air cargo documentation is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
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