Packaging Specialist

About the role

The Packaging Specialist will function as a support element by reviewing incoming packaging cases for Department of Defense solicitations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that military packaging is developed and documented according to the processes outlined in Military Standards, e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1D, MIL-STD-2073-1E w/Change 4, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-3010, and Commercial Packaging Standards, ASTM-D3951 and ATA SPEC 300.
• Conducting packaging validation tests and inspections to ensure compliance with the standards.
• Utilizing appropriate instrumentation to measure the effectiveness of the packaging design.
• Reviewing packaging cases to ensure compliance with contract preservation, packaging and marking, preservation codes, correct specification packaging material, packing levels, Unit-intermediate and shipping container items, bar code and special marking (Shelf-life, Hazmat and ESD).
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma
• 3 years Logistics Experience preferred.
• Microsoft Word, Excel preferred.
• Knowledge of AES filling processes preferred.
• US military logistics experience preferred.
• Understanding of Military packaging requirements experience preferred.
• Hazardous Materials handling preferred.

Qualifications

• Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum).

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Schedule

Full-time
Typical hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting.