What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expediter position at Pantex?
Location: Amarillo, TX (Pantex Plant)
Job Title: Expediter
Organization: Coordination & Inventory Mgmt (51397416)
Job Title: Expediter
Organization: Coordination & Inventory Mgmt (51397416)
Essential Job Duties
- Expedites movement of all materials, from various places throughout the plant
- Maintains inventory of special tooling, classified parts (plastics, metals, explosives, etc.), and other components and products on the line and in magazines to ensure smooth flow of production
- Assigns and records serial numbers of all items for shipment; originates, prepares, distributes, and maintains flow of all shipping and receiving documents
- Maintains explosive piece and raw material accountability records, verifying piece number, lot number, type of material, quantity, classification, certification, location, and quantity used, using both manual and computer-based records
- Operates typewriter, adding machine, calculator, and computers
- Orders and maintains stock of office and packaging supplies
- Inspects equipment and storage buildings for defects and reports any irregularities
- Arranges for movement of equipment to proper location for calibration and preventive maintenance, and maintains files of same
- Cleans rest bays, packaging and shipping bays, storage magazines and keeps material stored properly and neatly
- Cleans and decontaminates, by approved methods, material handling equipment and containers scheduled for repair
- Packages products, materials, and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations for outgoing shipment to other agencies and installations
- Prepares Move-Order Requests for materials and equipment as required
- Performs physical inventory of materials in storage and prepares reports
- Arranges storage areas in such a manner to ensure segregation of in-process material
- Responsible for maintaining a high degree of accuracy in all job functions
- Schedules, performs, and maintains flow of own work without direct supervision
- Monitors each job, through machining and gauging, in order to meet shipping deadlines
- Responsible for adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, DOE and DOT federal regulations, and safety and security regulations
- Responsible for security, condition, and accountability of raw materials, hardware, fixtures, components, and SS material
- Held accountable for hardware, fixtures, explosives, and other raw materials stored for other agencies at Pantex
- Responsible for the handling and movement of all hazardous materials, as assigned, in all types of weather, inside and outside, working in non-temperature controlled buildings and ramps
- Submits certain required reports, conducts inventories, and compiles other data as required for accounting and auditing purposes
- Controls level of supplies, forms, and materials for efficient operations
- Responsible for care and protection of classified materials and documents in their custody
- Expedites all incoming and outgoing materials
- Handles products, equipment, and materials in accordance with safe operating procedures
- Ensures proper handling, transporting and/or storage of hazardous materials according to standards, schedules, and to facilitate location, identification, and quantities of material
Essential Job Duties Cont.
- Responsible for cleanliness and neatness of work areas (rest bays, storage buildings, and assigned magazine areas)
- Responsible for properly cleaning and decontaminating material handling equipment and containers for proper use, storage, packaging and shipment
- Properly cares for machines and equipment, reporting defects, and irregularities
- Reports any irregularities which would affect production
- Processes and checks pressing cards
- Ensures that all parts are X-rayed (accept or reject)
- Ensures materials do not remain in an out-of-control environment in excess of time limits authorized in specifications
- May train new employees
- Annually checks fluid level on all containers of wet HEs and samples each lot
- Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures
- Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies 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 Qualificiations
- 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 the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation
- Ability to operate typewriter, calculator, computer, and reproduction machines
- Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License
- All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to 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
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least one year experience in related work or equivalent
- 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 the Texas State Technical College's Forklift Training course
- Successfully complete a Reading Comprehension Assessment
- Successfully complete an Accuracy Assessment
- Successfully complete a Self-Assessment*
- Please note: Self-Assessments are for external applicants only.
DOE Order 426.2 Requirements
- Not Applicable
Functional Requirements
- Lifting or carrying less than 40 pounds
- Straight pulling or pushing (2 hours/day)
- Reaching above shoulder level
- Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
- Walking (4 hours/day)
- Standing (4 hours/day)
- Repeated bending at the wrist
- Repeated squatting
- Climbing with legs only (stairs)
- Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.)
- Operation of motorized vehicle: Includes forklift
- D.O.T. Driver (CDL)***
- 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 inches from 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 out of doors
- Ladders or scaffolding
- Around moving vehicles
- Prolonged or irregular hours
- Shift work
- Machinery with exposed moving parts
- Explosives
- Isolated work assignments
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
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 being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
