Hazmat Warehouse Specialist, Fort Riley, KS - J240

Technica LLC; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Hazmat Warehouse Specialist for its facility at Fort Riley, KS. The role requires managing ammunition storage operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and requires familiarity with military logistics. Candidates must have relevant training or experience, along with the ability to operate in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds and work in various environmental conditions.
• Prior knowledge of military ammunition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory, issuing, and maintaining HAZMAT compliance.
• Assist with loading and unloading ammunition and commercial vehicles.
• Perform safety checks and maintain reports for the assigned section.

Skills

Knowledge of Army logistical functions

Microsoft Office Skills

Forklift operation

Education

Military Occupational Specialty 55B/89B

Ammo-45 Introduction to Ammunition

Ammo-63 U.S. Army Explosive Safety Familiarization

Ammo-64 Class V Issue & Turn-In Processing

Ammo-67 HAZMAT Familiarization

Ammo-68 Military Munitions Rule

Ammo-75 Physical Security

Ammo-112 Ammo and Explosive Storage

Job description

Technica LLC seeks to recruit for the position of Hazmat Warehouse Specialist with a place of performance at Fort Riley, KS.

Position Summary:

• The Warehouse Specialist (HAZMAT) is assigned to the Storage Section of the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) and is responsible for the full execution of all tasks associated with the assigned area, i.e. inventories, issues, turn-ins, receipts, daily maintenance of assigned government equipment, bunker maintenance-inside and outside (vegetation control).
• Loads, unloads, stacks, and stores ammunition, including rockets.
• Reviews unit paperwork for accuracy and for compliance with existing regulations.
• May conduct an informal safety inspection of vehicles entering the ASP. May escort unit personnel into the ASP, and identifies the correct ammunition by type, lot and location, and issues same to unit personnel.
• Assists units with loading and securing the load, and may do so by use of a forklift, dolly, or other item of equipment.
• Maintains accountability of all items issued and makes appropriate entries on the Magazine Data Card. May inspect loaded vehicles for proper blocking and bracing, and to ensure no violations of compatibility have occurred, and to ensure load is properly placarded prior to exiting the ASP.
• Assists with the receipt of commercial vehicles transporting ammunition to the ASP by unloading, segregating, and placing into storage items contained in the shipment.
• Assists with inventories, and with the thorough screening of turn-in items. Assists with the preparation of outbound shipments of live or unserviceable ammunition and explosives.
• May assist in the packing, unpacking, inspection, re-warehousing process to include remarking/re-stenciling ammunition and containers.
• Must have a familiarity with procedures relating to both automated and non-automated customer units.
• This position involves working both indoors and outdoors. Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Military Occupational Specialties 55B/89B or 5 years of relevant work experience in ammo storage operations.
• Knowledge of Army logistical functions.
• Must be able to obtain forklift license.
• Microsoft Office Skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ammo-45 Introduction to Ammunition.
• Ammo-63 U.S. Army Explosive Safety Familiarization.
• Ammo-64 Class V Issue & Turn-In Processing for Using Units.
• Ammo-67 HAZMAT Familiarization/Safety in Transportation.
• Ammo-68 Military Munitions Rule.
• Ammo-75 Physical Security.
• Ammo-112 Ammo and Explosive Storage.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to stand, sit, bend, reach and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in environment exposed to the elements, both hot and cold.
• Either prior knowledge of military ammunition or desire to learn quickly
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 60 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.

**Veterans, Military Spouses, Women, Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.**

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks related to the position.