Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Shipping / Receiving Clerk to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk, performs a variety of warehousing duties which require an understanding of the facility storage plan, shipping procedures, personal computer operation, and the safe operation of warehouse equipment.
Principal Accountabilities
- Verify all items being received and/or shipped to or from the warehouse.
- Remove material from storage and prepare for shipment, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages upon inspection of material.
- Verify the accuracy of the daily receiving report/shipping log.
- Store, stack or palletize materials in preparation for storage and/or shipment.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- File all paperwork per documented procedures.
- May route incoming items within the company as directed.
- Maintain related records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
- Familiar with proper packaging methods and ability to interpret visual aids used to convey specific packaging requirements.
- Capable of estimating weight, and use that information to calculate the cost of shipping.
Experience & Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a shipping/receiving or warehouse environment preferred.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Ability to work under pressure and continuously meet deadlines.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Work may be performed in a combination of shop and office environments.
- May be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
- Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
- Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job