Amentum · 2 days ago
Warehouse Generalist - Full Performance
Falls Church, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$36.03/hr - $36.03/hr
1+ years expAmentum is a company that provides various services, and they are seeking a Warehouse Generalist at the full-performance level. The role involves operating material handling equipment, performing warehouse tasks, and ensuring safe transport of materials within the agency facilities and other government agencies.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Safely operate material handling equipment such as: gas/diesel/electric-powered forklifts of various capacities ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 lbs.; pallet jacks; hand trucks; automatic or manual shrink wrap machines; warehouse scales; banding and strapping equipment; wheeled carts and cages; J-bars; dock and lift gate equipment; and packing tape dispensers
Tasks related to office moves and relocations such as: manual lifting and lowering of boxes, totes, bins, and furniture; wrapping of furniture and other items using furniture pads or stretch wrap; assisting in the team lift of safes and other heavy material onto the appropriate dollies, skids, or material handling equipment
Utilization of manual and/or electric hand tools for activities such as: mounting or dismounting white boards, pictures, and electronic equipment; assisting with measuring and cutting wood and the assembly of crates used for the packaging of non-standard items
Receiving and distribution functions such as: pick-up and delivery functions; validation of material contents against packing lists and manifests; inspection of received material for damage; loading and unloading of material to/from trucks, trailers, vans, and other commercial vehicles; preparation of appropriate shipping documentation and labeling according to shipping method
Packing and Crating functions such as: following existing policies and procedures for proper packing and crating of material to be shipped; providing input but seeking out guidance for the packing of hazardous materials; performing all established packing steps for a wide variety of standard and non-standard items to be shipped; determining appropriate packing material to be utilized; measuring and cutting wood for the construction of custom crating; constructing custom crates; assisting with blocking and bracing of material; assisting with the design and assembly of custom crates; measuring and cutting non-standard boxes; weighing, cubing, banding and applying burlap to packages; utilizing lnstapak and other packing materials; preparing proper documentation for packages containing HAZMAT
Perform routine maintenance on equipment utilized in conjunction with the execution of these duties to include: oiling, cleaning and changing of filters
Processes documents and manifests /or materials and readies them for distribution. Receives and sorts materials according to correct office/organization for daily delivery. Packages and properly marks materials prior to transport and delivery
Ensures safe and secure transport of documents/materials within Agency facilities and other Government Agencies within the Washington metropolitan area. Distributes materials, collecting authorized signatures from the addressees upon delivery. Organizes the daily run to ensure expeditious, efficient and timely deliveries, anticipating and planning for alternative routes as a back-up. Ensures safety procedures are being followed
Completes entries into and monitors a tracking database for daily activities. Scans all material into the document control system to ensure accountability. Scans signed receipts upon return to ensure accountability transfer and delivery verification
May serve as the customer service representative and assist in the resolution of customer problems and issues; i.e., delays or inability to affect deliveries, depending on area of assignment. Maintains contact with recipient/customer regarding status of problem and estimated time of resolution. Escalates problems to management as appropriate
May coordinate daily activities of team officers depending on area of assignment. Receives requests for deliveries via phone calls, electronic mail, or in-person requests. Prepares manifests to include date, time, type of delivery and destination. Communicates regarding status of deliveries and any changes to routes. Modifies schedules as new requests for services are received; updates list of cleared individuals within the IC authorized to receive classified material. Assists the government in ensuring a balanced distribution of workload among couriers, team members maintaining the duty list of employees on call and monitoring the hours worked
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least one (1) year performing warehouseman-type work in a warehouse environment
Maintain a clean driving record. Clean driving record definition: Negative point accumulation is not to exceed minus four (-4) points; Zero (0) driving suspensions or revocations; Zero (0) incidents of serious motor vehicle violation, including, but not limited, to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; reckless driving; leaving the scene of an accident, or a series of convictions that reflect a pattern of unsafe behavior; Has not been assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program; Has not been assigned to any driver improvement programs
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Forklift training within 60 days of start
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
Ability to operate forklifts (must complete forklift training within 60 days of start); additionally, Sponsor will provide required familiarization with site specific forklifts
Demonstrated experience operating various material handling equipment in accordance with safety requirements and procedures
Demonstrated experience safely moving material of various sizes and weights throughout a warehouse as well as onto and off of trucks
Ability to apply basic mathematical skills when measuring, weighing, cubing material
Ability to use power tools and machinery
Working knowledge of internal policies and regulations that pertain to storage, packing, shipping, and handling of materials (to include specialized materials)
Ability to exercise diplomacy, maturity and good judgment while interacting with security guards, Capitol police and other government officials to address entry and other issues
Ability to obtain knowledge of Agency regulations, policies, and unique Agency authorities
Working knowledge of HAZMAT requirements
Familiarity with Working Capital Fund (WCF) business operating procedures
Working understanding of security protocols and how it pertains to warehouse operations
Extensive knowledge of Washington, D.C. and surrounding routes
Excellent driving skills and a good driving record
Working knowledge of Windows-based computer applications
Ability to read and understand manifests and other documents
Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
Good interpersonal and customer service skills. Demonstrated by developing working relationships and networks with employees, staff, and colleagues. Anticipating and responding to customers' needs in a manner that generates customer satisfaction
Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to follow correct delivery procedures for each authorized location and addressee
Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to train other employees
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
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Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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