Packaging Specialist

The Packaging Specialist will function as a support element by reviewing incoming packaging cases for Department of Defense solicitations.  

What you will be responsible for: 

• Ensuring that military packaging is developed and documented according to the processes outlined in Military Standards, e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1D, MIL-STD-2073-1E w/Change 4, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-3010, and Commercial Packaging Standards, ASTM-D3951 and ATA SPEC 300.
• Conducting packaging validation tests and inspections to ensure compliance with the standards. 
• Utilizing appropriate instrumentation to measure the effectiveness of the packaging design. 
• Reviewing packaging cases to ensure compliance with contract preservation, packaging and marking, preservation codes, correct specification packaging material, packing levels, Unit-intermediate and shipping container items, bar code and special marking (Shelf-life, Hazmat and ESD)
• All other duties as assigned

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma

• 3 years Logistics Experience preferred.

• Microsoft Word, Excel preferred.

• Knowledge of AES filling processes preferred.

• US military logistics experience preferred.

• Understanding of Military packaging requirements experience preferred.

• Hazardous Materials handling preferred. 

• This position requires compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum).
  

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. 

• The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to an industrial business environment.

• Typical hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.