Expediter

About the Role

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth. When you join our mission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Expedites movement of all materials from various places throughout the plant.
• Maintains inventory of special tooling, classified parts (plastics, metals, explosives, etc.), and other components and products on the line and in magazines to ensure smooth flow of production.
• Assigns and records serial numbers of all items for shipment; originates, prepares, distributes, and maintains flow of all shipping and receiving documents.
• Maintains explosive piece and raw material accountability records, verifying piece number, lot number, type of material, quantity, classification, certification, location, and quantity used, using both manual and computer-based records.
• Operates typewriter, adding machine, calculator, and computers.
• Orders and maintains stock of office and packaging supplies.
• Inspects equipment and storage buildings for defects and reports any irregularities.
• Arranges for movement of equipment to proper location for calibration and preventive maintenance, and maintains files of same.
• Cleans rest bays, packaging and shipping bays, storage magazines and keeps material stored properly and neatly.
• Cleans and decontaminates, by approved methods, material handling equipment and containers scheduled for repair.
• Packages products, materials, and equipment in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for outgoing shipment to other agencies and installations.
• Prepares Move-Order Requests for materials and equipment as required.
• Performs physical inventory of materials in storage and prepares reports.
• Arranges storage areas to ensure segregation of in-process material.
• Schedules, performs, and maintains flow of own work without direct supervision.
• Monitors each job to meet shipping deadlines.
• Handles and moves hazardous materials in all types of weather, inside and outside, in non-temperature controlled buildings and ramps.
• Submits required reports, conducts inventories, and compiles data for accounting and auditing purposes.
• Controls level of supplies, forms, and materials for efficient operations.
• Expedites all incoming and outgoing materials.
• Ensures proper handling, transporting, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of work areas.
• Processes and checks pressing cards; ensures parts are X-rayed (accept or reject).
• May train new employees.
• Annually checks fluid level on all containers of wet High Explosives (HE) and samples each lot.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in related work or equivalent.
• Relevant experience operating a Forklift, gained through:
  • Recent work experience (within the last five years) with forklift operation as a significant part of the job, or
  • Successful completion (within the last two years) of Texas State Technical College's Forklift Training course.
• Successfully complete Reading Comprehension, Accuracy, and Self-Assessment (for external applicants only).

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Physically fit to perform job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
• Proficient in operating typewriter, calculator, computer, and reproduction machines.
• Valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate, and Plant rules, regulations, and policies.

Functional Requirements

• Lifting or carrying less than 40 pounds.
• Straight pulling or pushing (2 hours/day).
• Reaching above shoulder level.
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm.
• Walking (4 hours/day).
• Standing (4 hours/day).
• Repeated bending at the wrist.
• Repeated squatting.
• Climbing with legs only (stairs) and with arms and legs (ladders).
• Operation of motorized vehicles, including forklift.
• Normal far vision correctable to 20/40 and near vision for reading.
• Depth perception and good hearing.
• Ability to use small tools and perform safety-sensitive duties.

Environmental Factors

• Constant noise, excessive heat, and cold.
• Exposure to motor fuels, radiation, and slippery/uneven surfaces.
• Outdoor work, ladders/scaffolding, and moving vehicles.
• Prolonged or irregular hours, shift work, and machinery with exposed moving parts.
• Work with explosives and isolated assignments.

Additional Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status. Must obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance and Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants. Employees are subject to random drug testing. Pantex is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.