Munitionsinstandhaltungsarbeiter/in

US Army Europe and Africa; Vilseck; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Vacation and Christmas pay

Employer pension scheme

Healthcare through Allianz

Flexible work schedules

Fitness programs

Job summary

emplify GmbH in Vilseck, Germany seeks a temporary full-time ammunition logistics specialist. The role involves maintenance, assembly and safe handling of ammunition, receipt and storage, and precise stock control. You will operate MHE, load and secure cargo, and assist with warehouse duties under QA guidance.

German driving license and forklift license are preferred; on-the-job training is provided. The position runs 38.5 hours per week with potential TDY and shifts, through 30 September 2027.

Qualifications

• Duties performed under QA guidance with on-the-job training.
• License to operate MHE and forklift where applicable.
• Proven ability to handle ammunition safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, assembles, and Renovates ammunition per instructions.
• Receives, stores, issues, and inventories conventional ammo types.
• Operates MHE including forklifts; performs preventive maintenance.
• Loads/unloads cargo; palletizes and secures loads for transport.
• Conducts stock checks and updates magazine data records.
• Performs demilitarization/destruction tasks as required.

Skills

Ammunition Handling

MHE Operation

Forklift Operation

Quality Assurance

Education

On-the-job Training

German driver's license

Forklift license desired

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Electric tools

Forklift operation credentials

Job description

place Vilseck calendar_today 08.10.2026 business U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Vilseck, Germany

• Ammunition Maintenance, Assembly & Renovation: Performs repetitive maintenance, modification, and assembly/disassembly of ammunition and explosive items under QA guidance; operates preset pneumatic and electric equipment; cuts stencils, applies paint/markings, removes rust/corrosion, and performs preventive machinery maintenance.
• Receipt, Storage, Care & Shipping: Executes receiving, classifying, storing, and issuing of all conventional ammunition types; reconciles physical stock with documentation; signs for incoming supplies; inspects items for damage; and ensures proper binning, labeling, and magazine placement.
• Demilitarization & Explosives Destruction: Destroys unserviceable munitions and hazardous materials by open detonation or furnace burning; sets road closures and isolates hazard areas; prepares blast pits and deactivation furnaces; places initiating explosives and safety fuses; and conducts post-demolition sweeps to verify complete destruction.
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operation: Safely operates licensed MHE with capacities under 10,000 lbs—including electric, gas, and diesel forklifts, warehouse tractors with trailers, side shifters, and stock selectors—and performs required operator preventive maintenance.
• Physical Loading, Unloading & Cargo Securement: Executes physical material handling to load and unload ammunition from trucks and rail cars; performs palletizing, stacking, and cargo securement (blocking and bracing) utilizing tools such as pneumatic nailers, chain saws, banding machines, and roller conveyors.
• Warehouse Support, Stock Audits & Recordkeeping: Conducts warehouse labor including moving, sorting, repacking, and inspecting stocks for signs of deterioration; assists with physical counts against source records; and updates magazine data cards and supply summary sheets to ensure tracking accuracy.

Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels".

https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge

A4-6502-03:

No specific education required. Applicant must be able to perform the duties of the position after technical on-the-job training.

German driver's license class B required.

Forklift operator license desired.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:

English Language Proficiency level A1 AND German Language Proficiency level C1 required.

Description of the Language Levels:

https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge

This is a temporary full-time position (38.5 hrs /week) until return of permanent incumbent, not to exceed 30 September 2027.

If requirement exists, the incumbent of this position is obligated to perform TDY within and outside Germany, shift work, weekend and holiday work.

Employee must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.

WE OFFER:

• a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities
• employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
• high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:
  • 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
  • vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
  • various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)

Beyond the tariff agreement,

• usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement)
• employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
• health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.