Shipping & Receiving Technician I

Job Description Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Shipping & Receiving Technician I to join the team! This is a JETS II CBA position with Amentum. The Shipping & Receiving Technician I will: Inspect all incoming material for condition, identification, quantity, and compliance with purchase orders. Notify supervisor of any discrepancies. Record or log items that are received or shipped in the proper database and/or hardcopy process. Identify incoming flight oriented material and notify Quality Assurance. Package items to prevent damage when shipping or transporting. Affix identifying tag(s) to equipment as directed and incompliance with property and receiving procedures/requirements. Maintain the work area in a neat, orderly, and safe manner. Work will be under direct supervision with the exception of simple tasking. Transport materials, documents, and mail as requested or directed. Maintain storage areas located in shipping and receiving area. Store received items in flammable storage cabinets or refrigerators, as required. Operate material handling equipment. May need to lead or escort subcontractors when needed. Perform related duties as required. Required Skills: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes. Valid driver’s license and ability to pass defensive driving course. Requires High School diploma or equivalent. Preferences: Handling of NASA flight hardware. Previous shipping and receiving experience or other related logistics service. Knowledge of quality inspection processes. Forklift operation. Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have: Excellent personal and professional career growth 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch) Much, much more! For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Physical Requirements: Requires occasional: Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above or below ground level. Bending, kneeling crouching, squatting and/or crawling from one to 30 minutes at a time. Hearing with or without correction. Requires frequent: Standing. Coordinating eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment. Requires constant: Lifting up to 50 pounds from ground level (frequent), at waist level (frequent) and overhead (occasional). Carrying up to 50 pounds for 3 yards. Reaching for, handling and manipulating objects and materials in all directions. Seeing with or without correction. Requires the ability to: Follow set procedures and standards. Apply basic mathematical skills. Plan and work selecting proper tools. Compare and understand differences in the size, shape, and form or lines, figures, and objects. Follow written and oral directions, plans and blueprints. Ability to recognize and report safety hazards. Work Environment: Typically a warehouse environment with exposure to uneven ground levels and various noise levels caused by power tools, machinery, equipment, etc. May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc. Equipment and Machines: Operate pallet jacks (powered and unpowered), hand trolleys, carts, scales, 4-wheel dollies, packing material tools/items, loading dock ramp(s), fleet vehicles (car, van, truck), fork lift. Flammable cabinets and refrigerators. Eye wash station. Computer workstations, peripheral equipment to maintain/adjust database logs and records, and print documents. Other office machines (printer, fax, etc.) Attendance: Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. Other Essential Functions: Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must be able to effectively interface with delivery drivers. Compensation Details: AS1 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 09/04/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .