Munitions Handler

Amentum is seeking a Munitions Handler to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The Munitions Handler assists with warehousing duties involving stock movement duties on the compound.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Performs warehousing duties involving movement of ordnance items or components into/out of storage facilities, physical inventory, storage arrangement, accessibility, inspect, loading, and packaging.
• Processes may be manual, technical, and mechanically assisted within the storage, receipt, shipment, inspection, of explosive ordnance items or components.
• Perform destruction and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components.
• Operate automated systems within a munitions demilitarization process.
• Follow all pertinent local, state, and federal compliance documents and procedures.
• Perform all work safely, with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees, in compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Operate mobile equipment such as MHE, vehicles for transporting personnel, tools, equipment, and ammunition components. May operate computer-based programs such as the Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) and AIT scanning tools.
• Accurately record and report all Munition and Munition Component accountability and discrepancies to the appropriate authority.
• Remove dunnage and maintain a clean, secure, and safe work area to include keeping storage areas free of debris, common trash, and inhabited vegetation growth around explosive operations buildings and/or magazines.
• Frequently: standing, walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, carrying and pulling 25lbs, pulling 50lbs, stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling reaching out, overhead, grasping, gripping, dangerous or moving machinery, power/hand tools, discriminate colors.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required training in accordance with Amentum's Master Training Plan.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma/equivalent, required.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working Ammunition Operations required by AMC Regulation 350-4 within 90 days of hire.
• Must be willing and able to be trained to operate forklift/fork truck or material handling lifting devices.
• Willing and able to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.
• Computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to speak publicly and communicate clearly during normal and crisis situations.
• Demonstrated willingness to be a team player.
• Able to wear various levels of personal protective equipment to include Safety hat, shoes, gloves, and glasses. Able to work in an environmental and safety compliant environment.
• Maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating lifting devices, hoists, and overhead cranes, preferred.
• Experience working in a hazardous materials environment, preferred.
• Unexploded ordnance experience, preferred.
• Experience in a production or work management atmosphere, preferred.

Safety:

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program. As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, drug testing, medical exam and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190-11, AR 190-13 and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .