Ammunition Specialist / Handler – PPS 26-18
NY0010 – 0800-1630 – M- F
Position includes Health & Welfare Benefits at $5.55 per hour which is adjusted for benefits selected with the difference paid to the employee.
West Point NY
We understand that the most important piece of our business is our people. Our employees represent us at customer sites and play a critically important role in solving problems and delivering results. Premier is a wholly owned subsidiary of PROJECTXYZ, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, we support customers across many locations and functional areas.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential):
- Receipt, storage, issue, and replenishment of a variety of supplies
- Analytical or administrative support for supply operations.
- Work that may span multiple supply specializations (e.g., inventory management, distribution facilities, packaging) when no single series dominates
- Receiving and inspecting incoming ammunition shipments for accuracy, condition, and compliance with safety and security requirements.
- Storing and securing ammunition in accordance with military safety standards, including segregation, labeling, and access control.
- Issuing ammunition to authorized users (e.g., cadets, instructors, training units) in compliance with supply and security protocols.
- Replenishing stock and maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Reporting and documenting supply status, discrepancies, and security incidents.
- Ensure safe, secure, and efficient handling of ammunition for training and operational readiness.
- Operate within the Academy’s security and safety programs for hazardous materials.
- Support logistical readiness for cadet training, drills, and events.
- Perform a variety of routine and special inspections of conventional, improved conventional and non-standard ammunition.
- Perform quality monitoring of maintenance operations, area inspections, and magazine storage inspections.
- Assist QASAS during Quantity Distance Surveys and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) preparation and in maintaining a variety of publications, regulations, and files pertaining to work of the unit.
- Periodic and Special Inspections. Perform periodic storage and special inspections and tests to determine quality, safety, and condition of a wide variety of ammunition, subcomponents, and materials used in the maintenance, modification, and manufacture of ammunition items.
- Initial Receipt and Receipt Inspections. Inspect incoming material from other installations and vendors for damage in transit, safety, serviceability, and compliance with applicable references (mil-standards, drawings, and other publications). Identify items using appropriate references, documents, item markings and through personal knowledge and experience. Exercise caution in handling of this material due to the unknown condition or stability of the material.
- Verification Inspection. Perform verification inspections in conjunction with ammunition maintenance or modification operations.
- Functional Testing. Perform unusual environmental and functional tests of non-standard ammunition and components where no previous tests have been performed and no test procedures have been established for the item.
- Transportation Related Inspections. Prepare Ammunition Transfer Records for movement of samples into inspection building and return to storage. Assist in assembling specific inspection drawings, technical manuals, military specifications, etc., for items to be inspected and post appropriate SOP, bay limits, and fire symbols. Unpack samples, prepare them for inspection, and repackage them for return to storage. Review SOPs and operations for compliance with Army and Depot regulations. of authorized items. (10%)
- Magazine Inspections. Inspect storage facilities for proper storage, packaging, warehousing, structural defects, cleanliness, ammunition compatibility, and compliance with Quantity-Distance requirements or applicable explosive safety waivers.
Qualifications:
- Logistics Information Systems experience
- DST (vetting, distribution, etc.)
- AESIP (non-standard equipment management)
- Forklift 6K and 10K – U S Army Certified
- Overtime and/or weekends may be required.
Physical Factors
- Must be eligible for site access and CAC if position requires.
- Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of the work.
- May be required to work overtime to include weekends depending on operational timelines.
- Works inside and outside, subject to heat, cold and drafty or poor lighted areas.
- May work on open docks or in storage yards.
- Required to wear appropriate safety gear when the operation is necessitated.
- Work may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises.
- Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Occasionally lifts/moves up to 50 pounds.
PROJECTXYZ is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
PROJECTXYZ is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. PROJECTXYZ will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 256.721.9001 x 155.
