Munitions Handler

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Munitions Handler to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The Munitions Handler assists with a variety of warehousing and demilitarization duties involving stock movement, inventory, and disassembly/destruction of munitions within controlled environments. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 0-1 year of general work experience.
• High school diploma or 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.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and pass an MVR check with a clean record.
• 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 Requirements

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.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• STD and life insurance
• PTO – 120 hours per year, accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period
• Sick leave – One (1) hour of accrual for every thirty (30) hours worked
• Paid Holidays – Eleven (11) per calendar year
• 401K
• Employee stock option plan

Pay

$23.43 - $28.62