Hazmat Transporter-Material Movement

Pantex; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex Transportation in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Hazmat Transporter-Material Movement. You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, load and unload materials, transport them on site, and maintain accurate records and paperwork.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsements, successful DOT physical, and compliance with DOE/Plant rules. You will work closely with teams, follow safety protocols, and support secure, efficient material movement in a

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend instructions.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsements.
• Must pass a DOT medical exam and background checks.
• Experience operating forklifts and heavy vehicles is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, stock-pickers, etc.) to move materials.
• Load/unload materials and containers; stack and arrange items.
• Maintain records and paperwork for job assignments.
• Transport materials on site; inspect and secure loads.
• Input data into computer systems and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hazmat CDL

DOT compliance

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Hazmat Transporter-Material Movement

Organization: Pantex Transportation (50993725)

Essential Job Duties

• Operates all material handling/moving equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, stock-pickers, buses, trucks, cars, etc., in connection with assigned duties such as:
• Transportation of material
• Loading and unloading of materials and containers
• Stacking and arranging material
• Stocking and storing containers
• Records, verifies, and maintains all necessary paperwork to accomplish job assignments.
• Packages, straps, and seals as needed and assigned.
• Ships, receives, and stores merchandise/material as required to accomplish job assignment.
• Operates computer systems to input and retrieve data as necessary to accomplish job assignments.
• May operate automated warehouse storage systems in connection with assigned duties, such as stocking, palletizing, and issuing materials.
• May perform inventories of equipment and materials.
• May perform bulk fueling operations.
• Performs assignments with a high degree of quality and efficiency exercising prescribed safety and security measures.
• Works harmoniously with co‑workers, representatives of other departments/divisions, and outside agencies.
• Responsible for housekeeping and cleanliness of assigned area and equipment.
• Maintains necessary forms and records essential to accomplishing assigned responsibilities.
• Responsible for ensuring no unauthorized operations are performed.
• Responsible for care and protection of assigned material and equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring materials are transported and vehicles are operated in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and other applicable governing documentation (i.e., Department of Energy (DOE) Order, Plant procedures, work instructions, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Department of Energy (DOE), Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and plant wide operating policies and procedures.
• Attends and/or successfully completes training classes as determined by the Organizational Development and Training Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and management.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
• Must meet initial employment requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Must be physically fit to perform job functions as determined by medical evaluation.
• All qualifications, work history, training, and education will be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
• Must have relevant experience operating a forklift. This experience can be gained from the following sources:
• Recent work experience, within the last five years, which included assignments involving forklift operation as a significant part of the job, OR
• Successful completion, within the last two years of an accredited forklift training course pursuant to therequirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsements and have anacceptable driving record as determined by management after reviewing Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must pass a DOT physical administered by Pantex Operational Health Services (OHS).
• May be required to obtain other endorsements as specified by the work group.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience (as related to area assigned) or equivalent education and/or training.
• Must demonstrate ability to handle and dock in close quarters heavy duty tractors with 40-foot van-type trailers. Ability established by a practical driving demonstration on Plant premises.
• Must successfully complete a Self-Assessment.*
• Please note: Self-Assessments are for external applicants only.

Education

• High School diploma or (GED) General Equivalency Development

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

• In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e.,High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impactthe safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

Functional Requirements

• Lifting or carrying per established guidelines for each work group
• Straight pulling or pushing
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
• Walking
• Standing
• Repeated bending at the wrist
• Repeated squatting
• Climbing with legs only (stairs)
• Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.)
• Operation of motorized vehicle: box vans, stake beds, forklifts, tractor/trailers, fuel trucks, trash trucks, etc.
• DOT Driver (Class A CDL with Hazmat and other endorsements as required by work group)
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inchesfrom the face)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Good hearing
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Ability to use small tools
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

• Constant noise (ex: running engines)
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold/chilling
• Motor fuels
• Radiation exposure
• Works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
• Works outside
• Ladders or scaffolding
• Around moving vehicles
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Shift work – swing / graves
• Machinery with exposed moving parts
• Explosives
• Isolated work assignments

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Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Such terms and conditions of employment include, but are not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Pantex takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans; including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime, or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.