Munitions Handler

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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…