U001 Packer Shipping Clerk Jobs

Job Opportunity at Northrop Grumman Defense Systems

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Bring your experience as a Packer Shipping Clerk to Northrop Grumman Defense Systems. We are hiring to support our Armament Business Unit located at our Proving Grounds (TPG) site in Elk River, MN.

Our Elk River site consists of a serene 3,200 acres, with over 20 active buildings, and numerous projects supporting manufacturing, development, and testing for our Defense Systems Division. Our team works to continuously improve, support, and maintain this unique site through a variety of self-directed daily tasks and larger team projects.

SALARY: Per union contract, the pay rate for this position is $33.37 per hour.

JOB STATEMENT/SUMMARY: Performs duties such as: Pulling material, pack and fill orders for delivery onsite. Prepare materials for shipping. Determine routing of material. Receive material, load and unload truck. Inventory parts and place stock in storage.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pulling inventoried material, pack and fill orders for delivery to designated areas
• Track stock materials in an electronic database
• Drive flatbed truck
• Load, unload, and strap material to flatbed truck
• Assist with setting up and staging product for a variety of tests
• Help conduct non energetic inventory
• Performs other duties as receiving merchandise loading and unloading trucks, inventories parts and places stock in storage
• Complete appropriate material forms and send to designated departments
• Responsible for transporting classified, DOT packed energetic material, and other products as appropriate

JOB SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• US Citizenship
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years related experience
• Basic math and counting skills
• Data entry
• Computer proficient in MS Office and inventory management software (fed-x, UPS, label master software and stencil wheels), CostPoint, Kronos, e-mail, and Excel
• Used hand tools such as taping and banding machines, postage meters, staple guns and hand trucks
• License to operate a fork truck

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service
• Basic computer skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Continuous improvement

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typical warehouse conditions.
• Must use proper PPE and ESD approved clothing or devices
• Exposure to noise and vibration while operating certain equipment
• Must be able to drive power equipment where applicable
• Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to hot or cold temperatures

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Push and pull loaded hand trucks or carts
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and unassisted
• Ability to climb ladder or stool while carrying packages.
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Moving heavy equipment and carts sometimes weighing as much as 200-500 lbs

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.