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Akima Facilities Operations is seeking a Shipping Packer to work in Fort Hood, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

**Responsibilities**

+ Responsible for properly packing all products (productions or distribution) and preparing them for shipment.

+ Responsibilities also include reviewing component LOT information from production or supplier documentation and ensuring proper labels are printed and applied to job specific packaging, adhering to internal label standards as well as customer specific label requirements. Shipping Packer may also pluck parts and perform other duties as required.

+ Measures, weighs, and counts products and materials.

+ Observes materials while packaging in order to identify product deficiencies and escalate appropriately.

+ Utilizes various forms of product cleaning and packaging equipment including, but not limited to dust collectors and static neutralizers, vibratory systems, and vacuum and heat sealers.

+ Packs materials and products in such a way as to ensure that packing specifications are met and are packed in a manner as to preserve their quality upon arrival to the customer.

+ Marks and labels containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools and label printers. Completes accurate records (on paper and electronic data) following good documentation practices.

+ These records include inspection reports, training records, and equipment maintenance logs. Understands the function and purpose of these records.

+ Completes records neatly with a goal of 100% accuracy of content.

+ With proper training and oversight, may observe or operate other machinery as needed. Embraces and maintains compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications and all aspects of the ISP Quality Management System and released procedures.

**Qualifications**

+ 2+ years of experience in logistics procedures.

+ Microsoft Office Suite skills.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.

+ High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.

+ Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 Investigation and obtain/maintain a CAC.

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ 2+ years of experience in technical military logistics procedures.

+ 2+ years of experience with logistics STAMIS.

+ Certification in logistics STAMIS (i.e. CMOS, SARSS, SAMS-E, GCSS-A).

+ Valid driver's license.

+ A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement.

**Physical Demands:**

+ Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, climbing, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching. Work environment includes potential periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions as over 90% of work is performed outdoors.

**Pay & Benefits:**

+ Rate: $19.37/hour.

+ Hourly Health & Welfare Benefit: $5.09

**Job ID**

2026-21538

**Work Type**

On-Site

**Company Description**

**Work Where it Matters**

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders** , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers** , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

**As an AFO employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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