Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the U.S. government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Packaging Specialist to support a unique U.S. Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform packaging, wrapping, labeling, and preparation of materials, equipment, and supplies for storage, shipment, or transport in accordance with Navy and program standards.
- Inspect items for damage, accuracy, and compliance prior to packaging.
- Utilize appropriate packing materials, cushioning, containers, and protective methods to ensure safe handling and movement of goods.
- Prepare documentation, inventory logs, and basic shipping or storage records as required.
- Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and movement of packaged materials.
- Operate basic material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies, and carts.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of packaging areas, tools, and supplies.
- Follow instructions from supervisors to complete packaging tasks safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
- Ensure all packaging activities comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate progress, issues, and safety concerns to supervisors and leadership as required.
Minimum Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in packaging, warehousing, logistics, material handling, or related industrial environments.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
- Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting military logistics, warehousing, or supply operations.
- Familiarity with Navy or DoD packaging standards, material handling procedures, or inventory systems.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow technical and administrative instructions.
- Experience working in remote, industrial, or warehouse environments.
- Valid driver's license and passport.
- Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
Other Responsibilities.
- Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
- Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
- Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job
