THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 PACKER (MI 127 LRS), Position Description Number T5822500 and is part of the MI 127 Wing, National Guard.

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 NATIONAL GUARD EXPECTED POSITION*** This position is located in the Distribution Section of the Deployment and Distribution Flight, Logistics Readiness Squadron, Mission Support Group, at an ANG Aviation Wing. Its purpose is to perform packing and repacking of items by a range of accepted packing containers, materials, devices, methods, and techniques. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Interprets packing manuals and specifications and determines containers, protective devices, cushioning materials, methods, and techniques needed for packing a variety of tools, parts, equipment, and other items, taking into consideration such factors as size, type, weight, fragility, hazardous materials, transportation mode, and destination of items. Determines requirements for special internal support systems, e.g., hangers, mounts, and brackets, and custom packs items by fitting containers around parts, equipment, and other items of unusual size and shape. 2. Constructs containers such as crates, boxes, cases and skids for use in shipment of items, utilizing blueprints when available to determine proper support requirements for items being prepared for shipment. Many items to be containerized are characterized by their irregular shapes, weight and size, and unbalanced nature requiring a determination of weight support points to prevent such items from shifting, moving, breaking loose, or becoming damaged. 3. Determines proper identification, marking, labeling, and inclusion of shipping documents and special handling instructions on all shipments. Handles and certifies hazardous cargo in accordance with AFR 71-4, International Civil Aviation Organization regulations, International Air Traffic Association regulations, and Code of Federal Regulations 49 for required surface/air shipments. 4. Enforces safety, fire, and housekeeping standards. Ensures safety procedures are followed when working with dangerous and hazardous cargo such as ammunition, radioactive, and corrosive material. Ensures compliance with safety regulations, such as AFR 127-12, Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire Prevention and Health (AFOSH) Program. Assists the Traffic Manager as required in actions such as determining freight shipping requirements consistent with efficiency and transportation priorities; contacting local carriers for rates and arranging for pickup and delivery and ensuring the consolidation of shipments when necessary; procuring military and commercial passenger travel reservations and preparing travel documents; and preparing government bills of lading, ensuring that all safety/shipping restrictions are observed and notations are accomplished with MILSTAMP and MILSTEP directives. 5. Determines types/quantities of required packing materials and supplies and maintains inventory records of same. Performs monthly inventory of these supplies and materials for reporting and budgetary purposes. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. * The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description*

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a valid civilian driver’s license.

Qualifications

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Specialized Experience: Minimum Time Required - 9 Months Experience or training demonstrating detailed knowledge of a wide range of accepted packing containers, protective devices, cushioning materials, methods, and techniques. Experience preparing all documentation, and use of agency, federal, and international regulation on packing and shipping requirements that involve non-hazardous and hazardous material. Experience using formulas and computers to determine weight, size, and materials support points for larger and irregular shapes. Experience using packaging and preservation equipment, preservatives, and specialized processes. Experience using all types of material handling equipment.

Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position.

Contacts

• Address MI 127 Wing 29440 Wilbur Wright Bldg 32 Mount Clemens, MI 48045 US
• Name: Kaitlyn Kean
• Email: [email protected]