Shipper / Packer

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer Overview: The Shipper / Packer provides technical guidance to employees on the interpretation, application and modification of preservation, packaging and packing matters, to include processing criteria, procedures and techniques. Primary Responsibilities: Resolves complex problems connected with preservation, packaging, and marking methods.

Blocks and braces a wide variety of military equipment and supplies. Studies and analyzes the preservation, packaging, and packing program to assure program effectiveness. Implement changes in packaging methods, requirements and procedures. Establishes packaging standard operating procedures for the employees to follow.

Ensures that employees are provided with updates and changes to packaging regulations to include hazardous packaging requirements. Reviews packaging discrepancies and recommends appropriate corrective actions. Recommends methods of preservation when guidance is not readily available from data systems. Researches technical, performance, environmental and cost data on packing materials.

Read specifications and photographs as/if required in DLA contract. Participates in formal training in technical/certifiable aspects of packing and shipping hazardous material as required every two years. Utilizes management policy, principles and practices to apply, interpret and implement packaging guidelines. Knowledge of automated systems (e.

g. DSS, HMIRS, FEDLOG, FLOS, JHCS, etc.) Applies conventional fact-finding, analytical and problem-solving methods and techniques to identify packing problems. Analyze diverse and often vague data to determine trends, solve problems and recommend a course of action. Keep abreast of and evaluate new developments pertaining to areas of responsibility to ensure that planning, approaches, findings and decisions will result in an efficient packaging/preservation process.

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with the position.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum one (1) year specific experience in material handling, supply, distribution, inspection, or related areas. One year using woodshop tools, fabricating containers, framing construction, or preservation, packing, and packaging. One-year specific experience demonstrating ability to read blueprints, measure fabrication.

Experience identifying various materials for construction of wood containers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skill in operating materials handling equipment such as forklifts, tugs, stock selectors and other general-purpose equipment to move items to or from storage locations. Proficient with Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook software.

Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision. Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and has a strong attention for detail. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Required. Security Clearance: N/A Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Works in shop/warehouse environment. Work involves repetitive motions and standing for long periods of time. Work is of a physical nature and requires the incumbent be able to lift 50 lbs overhead and/or repetitively. Outside work in hot and cold or wet weather is occasionally required.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.