Amentum is seeking a Material Handler to join our team in La Barge, WY!

• Typical work schedule is Mon-Fri, 7 am – 4pm.; hours may vary based on business demand.
• Weekend hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation.

This position operates standard and/or specialized Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in combination with materials handling duties. Types of MHE operated includes but is not limited to; Four Directional, Swing Mast Lift, Side Loaders, Drexel, Hyster fork lift (up to 15,000 lift capacity), Hubtek, Gantry Crane, stock pickers, and similar equipment.

Operates equipment to move, load, unload, stack and unstack various bin, intermediate, bulk, hazardous stock and equipment. Materials handling duties include receipt, storage, and shipment of various stock in accordance with established procedures or regulatory guidance (Haz Mat).

May work in either an automated or non-automated warehouse or open storage area. May use automated equipment such as computer terminals, bar code wands, and laser scanning equipment to read, store, query, route, and track data.

Responsibilities:

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Based upon knowledge of warehouse location system, determines proper location for item being processed (received, stored, inventories) opens containers, performs warehouse function required, closes container, and completes process transaction in automated accountability system (AWS, SBSS, DO35 and/or EPS).
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, conveyors, and shelves by hand or through use of MHE.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information, and takes samples to laboratory for analysis.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Makes simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain a MHE license within 3 days of assignment to the job and maintain proficiency in the standardized or specialized equipment operation such as starting, stopping, accelerating, maneuvering, and backing.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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