Packing & Shipping Operator

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Elkridge, MD +1 · NGC - Non - NGJF S01

Packing & Shipping Operator role at Northrop Grumman, responsible for packaging, processing, and shipping material according to military and commercial guidelines. Involves using various systems (SAP, GOLD, SharePoint, TMS) and adhering to strict specifications (MIL-STD, DOT/IATA). Requires obtaining various certifications and a Secret Security Clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Package parts according to packaging instructions that adhere to military and commercial packaging guidelines
  2. Utilize several systems to process deliveries and maintain records such as SAP, GOLD, and SharePoint
  3. Set up shipments using Transportation Management Systems including but not limited to Ryder TMS, Exostar TMS, DCMA eTools, and EEMS
  4. Create custom packaging using hand tools and power tools
  5. Apply marking and labels per MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-129, and DOT/IATA specifications

Skills

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience understanding and following complex written and verbal instructions
  • Experience lifting 30 lbs. unaided and team lift 150 lbs.
  • Experience standing for long periods of time and navigate a manufacturing area
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift, crane, power tool, DOT/IATA HAZMAT, and safety certifications
  • Experience working with hand-held tools including but not limited to drills, wrenches, box-cutters, hammers etc.
  • Experience using tools to measure, cut, and assemble material to precise specifications
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Nice to have

  • Experience packaging items to MIL-STD-2073 or other military packaging standards

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret Clearance