Shipping Packer

Overview

Tanaq Government Services (TGS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, technology, and other government services. TGS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Shipping Packer to provide onsite support at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) located a Point Hueneme, CA. This role will be responsible for preparing finished products for shipment or storage by placing them in shipping containers. The Shipping Packer will make sure the shipments are prepared according to the type, size, and number of units to be packed, the type of container employed, and the method of shipment.

Responsibilities

• Select the appropriate type and size of the container, inserting enclosures in a container.
• Use excelsior or other material to prevent breakage or damage, closing and sealing container, and applying labels or entering identifying data on the container.
• Perform quality control assessments and stacking items safely and securely in the right packaging.
• Ensure that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
• Manage all merchandise with appropriate care.

Required Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of packing and shipping procedures
• Good knowledge of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and safely
• Previous shipping and packing experience preferred
• Abide by the Federal Drug-Free workplace policy.
• Must be able to pass government background check requirements as set by clients.
• Must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident with a minimum of 3 years of legal residency in the U.S.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and arm movement. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing of at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders.
• Exposed to danger from the sharp cutting edges of machinery, rough edges of timbers, and sliding, slipping, or falling objects.
• Exposed to various changes in weather conditions since most work is performed in unheated freight cars and trucks. Exposed to dust, dirt, and the noise of woodworking machinery.

As a federal contractor, and consistent with CDC guidance, we strongly encourage all employees working on a covered contract or in support of a covered contract to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by or before their start date and to submit their vaccination documents. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date. If the Executive Order 14042 suspension is lifted, we will inform you of the vaccination requirements for continued employment and the applicable deadlines, which may have a short turnaround time. We will abide by what the government requires of us as a federal contractor.

Who We Are

Tanaq Government Services strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners.

TGS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us for assistance.