Shipping and Receiving Clerk (A&E) Handler

Shipping And Receiving Clerk (A&E) Handler

Bowhead seeks a Shipping and Receiving Clerk (A&E) Handler at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) and Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) logistics department at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor WA.

Responsibilities

• Manages specialized logistics, receiving, storing, inspecting, and shipping hazardous materials.
• Properly store and optimize layout configurations inside secure Earth-Covered Magazines (ECMs) for training and security-related A&E.
• Facilitate asset reporting by feeding transactional data directly into the Ordnance Information System (OIS) database
• Transport A&E to support military security personnel during live-fire training and qualifications on and off-base.
• Ensures strict compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) safety protocols, accurately documenting inventory while coordinating with military and civilian personnel for secure transport
• Safely handle, inspect, and transport hazardous materials, ammunition, and explosives, ensuring compliance with explosive safety regulations.
• Process incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying, loading, and unloading materials for storage or transport
• Maintain accurate inventory records, complete shipping documents, verify serial numbers, and report discrepancies such as overages, shortages, or damages (OS&D).
• Inspect incoming and outgoing commercial or military transport vehicles for proper blocking, bracing, and compatibility compliance.
• Inspect items upon receipt to ensure they are free of defects and match purchase documents
• Coordinate with carriers and base logistics to schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Operate heavy machinery (forklifts, pallet jacks) and maintain a secure, clean warehouse environment complying with safety regulations.
• Accomplish cyclic ammunition inventories to verify the physical quantities, lot numbers, serial numbers, and exact locations of stocked assets
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience as a Marine Corps Ammunition Technician (MOS 2311) or Logistics Specialist (MOS 3043), or a Navy Aviation Ordnance man (AO) or Logistics Specialist (LS) with demonstrated ability to follow complex safety procedures
• Minimum one to two (1–2) years of experience handling industrial hazardous materials, chemical storage, or commercial explosives.
• Enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), which requires high standards of mental and physical stability, ethical conduct, and emotional maturity.
• Familiarity with military supply systems, inventory control software, and material handling equipment
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in logistics, supply chain management, or safety engineering
• Completion of military supply or ammunition handler courses (e.g., Marine Corps MOS 3112/2311 or Navy LS/AO ratings)
• Formal instruction in Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Transportation (DOT) HAZMAT regulations

Advanced Certification Requirements:

• Advanced Navy/DoD certification in AMMO-62 (Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials), AMMO-76, or equivalent Center for Ordnance Training programs.
• Demonstrated mastery of NAVSEA OP 5 standards with the ability to build localized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Active or clear eligibility for a state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials (X) Endorsement.
• Master Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operator status specializing in explosive-rated (EE and EX) assets
• Capability to pass annual explosives-handler medical surveillance exams, including strict vision, color-differentiation, audiogram, and heavy weight-bearing tests
• Must pass an initial and annual physical exam, including vision, hearing, and lifting tests, to ensure the capacity to handle heavy munitions safely.
• Must pass initial and random ongoing urinalysis screenings under the federal drug-free workplace program
• Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Target salary is commensurate with experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Environment

• Shipping and Receiving Clerk (A&E) Handler is required to be on-site.
• Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such supply, and transportation facilities.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.