Overview
Shipping and Receiving Clerk (A&E) Handler (SWFPAC):
Bowhead seeks a Shipping and Receiving Clerk (A&E) Handler at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) and Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) logistics department.
at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor WA.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
- Manages specialized logistics, receiving, storing, inspecting, and shipping hazardous materials.
- Properly store and optimize layout configurations inside secure Earth-Covered Magazines (ECMs) for training and security-related A&E.
- Facilitate asset reporting by feeding transactional data directly into the Ordnance Information System (OIS) database
- Transport A&E to support military security personnel during live-fire training and qualifications on and off-base.
- Ensures strict compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) safety protocols, accurately documenting inventory while coordinating with military and civilian personnel for secure transport
- Safely handle, inspect, and transport hazardous materials, ammunition, and explosives, ensuring compliance with explosive safety regulations.
- Process incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying, loading, and unloading materials for storage or transport
- Maintain accurate inventory records, complete shipping documents, verify serial numbers, and report discrepancies such as overages, shortages, or damages (OS&D).
- Inspect incoming and outgoing commercial or military transport vehicles for proper blocking, bracing, and compatibility compliance.
- Inspect items upon receipt to ensure they are free of defects and match purchase documents
- Coordinate with carriers and base logistics to schedule pickups and deliveries.
- Operate heavy machinery (forklifts, pallet jacks) and maintain a secure, clean warehouse environment complying with safety regulations.
- Accomplish cyclic ammunition inventories to verify the physical quantities, lot numbers, serial numbers, and exact locations of stocked assets
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Prior experience as a Marine Corps Ammunition Technician (MOS 2311) or Logistics Specialist (MOS 3043), or a Navy Aviation Ordnance man (AO) or Logistics Specialist (LS) with demonstrated ability to follow complex safety procedures
- Minimum one to two (1-2) years of experience handling industrial hazardous materials, chemical storage, or commercial explosives.
- Enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), which requires high standards of mental and physical stability, ethical conduct, and emotional maturity.
- Familiarity with military supply systems, inventory control software, and material handling equipment
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in logistics, supply chain management, or safety engineering
- Completion of military supply or ammunition handler courses (e.g., Marine Corps MOS 3112/2311 or Navy LS/AO ratings)
- Formal instruction in Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Transportation (DOT) HAZMAT regulations
Advanced Certification Requirements:
- Advanced Navy/DoD certification in AMMO-62 (Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials), AMMO-76, or equivalent Center for Ordnance Training programs.
- Demonstrated mastery of NAVSEA OP 5 standards with the ability to build localized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Active or clear eligibility for a state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials (X) Endorsement.
- Master Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operator status specializing in explosive-rated (EE and EX) assets
- Capability to pass annual explosives-handler medical surveillance exams, including strict vision, color-differentiation, audiogram, and heavy weight-bearing tests
- Must pass an initial and annual physical exam, including vision, hearing, and lifting tests, to ensure the capacity to handle heavy munitions safely.
- Must pass initial and random ongoing urinalysis screenings under the federal drug-free workplace program
- Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Target salary is commensurate with experience
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
Environment
- Shipping and Receiving Clerk (A&E) Handler is required to be on-site.
- Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such supply, and transportation facilities.
- Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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