Material Handler I

Amentum is seeking a Material Handler to join our team 3rd shift forklift team in Miami Lakes, FL! Typical work schedule is Sunday – Thursday, 10:30pm – 7:00am ; hours may vary based on business demand. Weekend hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation. Responsibilities: Loading, unloading, shipping and receiving warehouse items. Transporting materials from one location to another inside and outside of facility. Maintain professional and courteous customer relations including client, vendor, and internal team. Actively participate in safety meetings. Maintain safety work practices as defined by Amentum Communicate and advise MHE related concerns to fellow employees and management. Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor/lead. Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent. Must have previous forklift operation experience and be able to pass forklift certification. This position will require a valid Driver’s License. Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift. Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift. Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift. Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift. Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift. Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift. Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife. Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding. Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement. Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress. Preferred Qualifications: Experience safely operating fork trucks in an industrial environment populated with pedestrians and materials. Other Attributes: Must be willing to work overtime when required.May be required to work holidays and weekends. Compensation Details: $17.50 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: 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 Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 09/09/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amentum