Munitions Handler

Join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada, supporting the Hawthorne Army Depot as a Munitions Handler. This role involves warehousing and demilitarization duties, including stock movement, inventory, and the disassembly or destruction of munitions in controlled environments. A Secret US Government Clearance is required; US citizenship is mandatory to obtain this clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehousing duties such as moving ordnance items or components into/out of storage, conducting physical inventory, arranging storage, inspecting, loading, and packaging.
• Execute manual, technical, and mechanically assisted processes for storage, receipt, shipment, and inspection of explosive ordnance items or components.
• Conduct destruction and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components.
• Operate automated systems within the munitions demilitarization process.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal compliance documents and procedures.
• Prioritize safety for self and others, complying with environmental regulations and permits.
• Operate mobile equipment, including Material Handling Equipment (MHE), vehicles for transporting personnel, tools, equipment, and ammunition components.
• Use computer-based programs such as the Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) and AIT scanning tools.
• Accurately record and report munition and component accountability and discrepancies.
• Remove dunnage and maintain a clean, secure, and safe work area, including keeping storage areas free of debris and vegetation.
• Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, sitting, lifting (up to 25 lbs), pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs), stooping, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and operating power/hand tools.
• Obtain and maintain required training per Amentum’s Master Training Plan.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 0-1 year of general work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete the Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working Ammunition Operations (AMC Regulation 350-4) within 90 days of hire.
• Willing and able to be trained to operate forklifts, fork trucks, 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 communicate clearly during normal and crisis situations.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment, including safety hat, shoes, gloves, and glasses.
• Able to work in an environmental and safety-compliant environment.
• Maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform essential functions, including HWAD drills and emergency requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance (US citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Safety

This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires compliance with the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix, as well as the HWAD A&D Program. Candidates and incumbents must complete a personnel security investigation, drug testing, medical exam, respiratory screening, and meet suitability and reliability requirements per 29 CFR and Army Regulations (AR 190-11, AR 190-13) and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability (STD), and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 120 hours per year, accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period.
• Sick leave: One hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Paid holidays: Eleven per calendar year.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Employee stock option plan.

Pay

$23.43 - $28.62 per hour. The compensation range is a good-faith estimate and may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.