AGL is looking for a short term (approx. 3-6 months) Packing Specialist II to work in Huntsville, AL. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today

• Prepares finished products for shipment or storage by placing them in shipping containers, the specific operations performed being dependent upon the type, size, and number of units to be packed, the type of container employed, and method of shipment.
• Work requires the placing of items in shipping containers or specially constructed crates, packages or containers necessary to meet legal and regulatory requirements and protect the item(s) in transit.
• Reviews MSFC Form 57 for completeness, accuracy and proper identification of contents, and additional package labeling requirements.
• Designs and fabricates shipping containers and packing materials.
• Operates and maintains crating construction equipment including table saws, band saws, nail guns, wrapping dispenser, banding machines, drill press, and various hand tools.
• Orders and manages construction and packaging materials.
• Inspects outgoing packaged items for unauthorized, contraband, and hazardous items or materials and notifies proper authorities as required.
• Inspects outgoing packages, containers IAW IATA and 49 CFR regulations, MSFC, and NASA policies and regulations and identifies and reports discrepancies.

• Associates degree and 3 years experience or 5 years equivalent experience without a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current IATA and 49 CFR certification (on-line training provided).
• Forklift and Program Critical Hardware (PCH) Forklift Certification required (on-line & proficiency training provided)

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations 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 AGL, 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, AGL 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, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL 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.