Packaging Specialist

Job Description - Packaging Specialist (17981)

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Packaging Specialist - 17981

Description

The Packaging Specialist will function as a support element by reviewing incoming packaging cases for Department of Defense solicitations.

• Ensuringthatmilitarypackagingisdevelopedanddocumentedaccordingtothe processesoutlinedin
  
  Military Standards, e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1D, MIL-STD-2073-1E w/Change 4, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-3010, and Commercial Packaging Standards, ASTM-D3951 and ATA SPEC 300.
• Conductingpackagingvalidationtestsandinspectionstoensure compliancewiththestandards.
• Utilizingappropriateinstrumentationtomeasuretheeffectivenessofthepackagingdesign.
• Reviewing packaging cases to ensure compliance with contract preservation, packaging and marking, preservation codes, correct specification packaging material, packing levels, Unit-intermediate and shipping container items, bar code and special marking (Shelf-life, Hazmat and ESD)
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma

3 years Logistics Experience preferred.

Knowledge of AES filling processes preferred.

US military logistics experience preferred.

Understanding of Military packaging requirements experience preferred.

Hazardous Materials handling preferred.

This position requires compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum).

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to an industrial business environment.

Typical hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Warehouse

Full-time

Non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.