Packing and Crating Specialist

Purpose and Scope:

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).

Essential 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.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience supervising a diverse international workforce is desired.

• Previous experience in logistics/shipping field preferred but not required.

• Must have organizational skills.

• Must be able speak, read, and write English at a beginner level.

• Familiarity with Supply, TMO and air cargo documentation is preferred.

• 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.

• NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Works in a normal office and maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.

• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.

• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - 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 - 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.

Procedure Compliance - 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.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

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:

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.