Warehouse Generalist - Full Performance - Temporary

Amentum; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking Warehouse Generalists at the full-performance level to support a U.S. sponsor’s mission.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship, plus minimum warehouse experience and forklift operation. Responsibilities include material handling, packing, shipping, and customer service, with a requirement for forklift certification within 30 days and adherence to hazmat procedures.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience, including material handling and forklift operation.
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Forklift certification within 30 days of start.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT procedures, safety protocols, and warehouse regulations.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based applications and barcode scanners.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; work requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal, customer‑service, and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking, time‑management, and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and dock/lift gates.
• Assist with office moves and relocations: lifting and team lifting of heavy items.
• Use hand tools for mounting, dismounting, measuring, cutting wood, and assembling crates.
• Perform receiving, distribution, and shipping functions with proper documentation.
• Pack and crate duties following hazmat policies and documentation.
• Maintain/inspect warehouse equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Track daily activities in the database and scan items into the system.
• Provide customer service by resolving delivery issues and updating customers.
• Coordinate daily team activities and balance workload among couriers.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Forklift operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Barcode scanning

Windows applications

Heavy lifting

Hazmat procedures

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Forklift certification within 30 days

Tools

Forklift

Barcode scanners

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Generalists at the full-performance level work independently under general supervision to support the sponsor’s mission. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI US Government clearance with polygraph and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment including forklifts (gas/diesel/electric), pallet jacks, hand trucks, shrink wrap machines, warehouse scales, packing tape dispensers, and dock/lift gate equipment.
• Assist with office moves and relocations: manual lifting, wrapping furniture, and team lifting of heavy items onto dollies or equipment.
• Use hand tools for mounting, dismounting, measuring, cutting wood, and assembling custom crates for non-standard items.
• Perform receiving, distribution, and shipping functions: validate contents, inspect for damage, load and unload trucks, prepare shipping documentation and labeling.
• Execute packing and crating duties: follow policies for hazardous materials, construct custom crates, apply banding and burlap, and document HAZMAT shipments.
• Maintain equipment: oil, clean, change filters and follow maintenance schedules.
• Track daily activities in the database, scan material into the doc‑control system, and verify receipt receipts.
• Serve as a customer service representative, resolving delivery issues, updating customers, and escalating problems to management when required.
• Coordinate daily team activities, manage signed delivery, update schedules, and balance workload among couriers.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (US citizenship required).
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience, including material handling and forklift operation.
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Forklift certification within 30 days of start.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT procedures, safety protocols, and warehouse regulations.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based applications and barcode scanners.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; work requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal, customer‑service, and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking, time‑management, and ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Work Environment

Work occurs in a temperature‑controlled warehouse and in vehicle transport to sponsor and customer sites. Conditions include moving vehicles, fumes, noise, dust, and cramped spaces. Work outdoors in all weather conditions and frequent computer use are expected.

Tools & Technology

• Forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, shrink wrap and banding machines, industrial carton‑making machine, linstapak machine, hand tools, and barcode scanners.
• Standard Microsoft Office suite.
• Motor vehicles ranging from sedans to box trucks; no special licensing required.

Compensation

U.S.: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour (actual rate may vary by qualifications and experience).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

EEO Statement

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or disability. All essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.