Munitions Handler/Warehouse Assistant

Job Summary

This position is subject to the requirements of the Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Personnel Program (AA&EPP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, interview, records review, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• May be required to work overtime or varying hours.
• Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
• Work in close proximity to and or in a demilitarization facility.
• Perform and document all activities for assigned systems in accordance with approved guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct operations in a safe, environmentally sound, cost effective, and disciplined manner that protects the health and safety of the workers, the public, and the environment.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas.
• Work in environments with elevated temperatures.
• Maintain accountability of property, including tools and maintenance equipment.
• May be required to works shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to support project schedule.
• Complete data sheets, test records, and other operational documentation as required for equipment and systems in assigned functional areas.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Recognize, document and inform Management personnel of equipment and system discrepancies as appropriate.
• Develop a thorough familiarity of SDC equipment and systems through the completion of various training, qualification, certification, and periodic recertification programs.
• Assist with execution of systemization plans and procedures, test plans and reports, as required.
• Assist facility management in ensuring that plant is operating in an environmentally sound manner with strict adherence to all permit requirements.
• Perform hazardous waste worker duties in permitted or regulated facilities. Duties may involve one or more of the following: Movement, containerization, storage, identification, record keeping, emergency response and/or handling/disposing of hazardous waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the project.
• Prepare wood crate dunnage for proper disposal.
• Move unpacked munitions to the appropriate conveyor line to be fed to the Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operate equipment in assigned functional areas in accordance with established SOP's and test procedures.
• Assist the Area Supervisor in ensuring that munition accountability is maintained accurately.
• Obtain and maintain a forklift operator license/certification.
• Perform tasks involving assisting Waste Management Operators.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a demilitarization, chemical plant, nuclear or fossil power generating station, naval, or maritime station, or other heavy industry or military munitions training OR
• Successful completion of the SDC Anniston Munitions Handler Certification Card.
• Must be a US Citizen or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain site access.
• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.
• Must be willing and able to work in an industrial environment that is in close proximity to and/or in a demilitarization facility.
• This position is subject to the requirements of the Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Personnel Program (AA&EPP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, interview, records review, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven ability to demonstrate good judgment and ability to read and comprehend explicit operating procedures and plant processes.
• Demonstrated experience working in a procedurally compliant environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in an environmental and safety compliant environment.
• Organizational skills and ability to perform detail-orientated work.

• Experience operating a forklift/fork truck or material handling equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting prints, drawings, diagrams, and operating instrumentation manuals.
• Experience working in a toxic or hazardous materials environment.
• Static Detonation Chamber work experience.
• Current position specific certifications at a Static Detonation Chamber Facility.
• Experience working with a military or industrial OSHA compliant Lock Out/Tag Out program.
• Experience handling military munitions.
• Experience working in a production or work management environment.
• Certified as a Munition Handler under the current SDC Anniston certification program.