Material Handler (Shipping & Receiving)

Job description

Amentum is seeking a **Material Handler** for a position on **Kauai, HI** .

Supporting the Supply & Logistics Shipping & Receiving Department.

Under guidance and supervision of the Supply Support Supervisor, personnel will assist in performing duties for the transportation office of shipping and receiving to include, storage, accountability, issue, property, property control and inventory.

**Responsibilities**

Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:

+ Perform movement coordination, receipt, acceptance/rejection, packing, crating, handling, shipment consolidation, containerization, documentation, inspection, certification, and traffic management of all cargo shipments in support of Government requirements.
+ Perform manifesting, checking, weighing, marking, and accounting of all out-bound shipments for water and air cargo transportation as required by military or commercial air.
+ Conduct cargo tracing and tracking as required.
+ Ensure hazardous materials and explosive shipments are properly packed, crated, marked, labeled, and certified by authorized personnel.
+ Move equipment, material, and supply shipments to meet any required delivery dates or mission support deadlines.
+ Provide clerical and administrative tasks within the Supply and Logistics Division.
+ Must be capable of operating material handling equipment and forklift.
+ Validate purchase request with purchase orders to validate packing lists and any other receipt documentation.
+ Inspect all incoming freight and cargo.
+ Compliance with ITAR regulations in reference to export control.
+ Maintain files and records of small business reporting and contract/leases.
+ Assigns purchase requisitions to Buyers/Purchasing Agents by commodity.
+ Conducts inventories.
+ Stores property for reutilization and long-term hold.
+ Provide exceptional customer service.
+ Coordinate and prepare monthly reports in accordance with established formats and deadlines.
+ Performs all tasks in accordance with verbal and written instructions to the established standards.
+ In addition to the above, performs other tasks as directed by the supervisor and/or Department Manager.

**Additional Responsibilities**

+ Lifting, pushing/pulling 25-50 lbs.
+ Work positions requirements: walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, cramped, sitting and work requiring repeated stooping
+ Customer contact, confined work area, office laboratory, field assignment, and inclement weather.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ High School or equivalent.
+ One year of Logistic Supply skillset with one year in shipping and receiving.
+ Must have experience in Microsoft Office and database entry.
+ Must have experience on Inventory management and accountability.
+ Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently.
+ Must possess great communication skills and customer service support.
+ Must be capable of operating material handling equipment (MHE) to include forklift license.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Prefer Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods Certifier, if not certified must be obtainable within a year of being hired.
+ Prefer knowledge on basic warehouse layout and storage plan.
+ Prefer experience with the transportation management of shipping and receiving.

**Security Clearance**

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.

Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.

**Compensation**

The hourly rate for the position is $29.85 per hour.

(Hourly rate set by CBA/SCA).

**Benefits**

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, 10 days of paid time off, 10 days paid sick and safe time.

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: Please visit our career site: www.amentumcareers.com .

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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