Description
The ammunition specialist receives, stores and issues conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other ammunition related items; performs maintenance, modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.
Core Skills
- inventory management and accountability
- warehouse and storage operations
- safety and explosives handling procedures
- barcoding and tracking systems usage
- logistics planning and coordination
- data entry and record-keeping
- quality assurance and inspection
- SOP development and compliance
- risk assessment and mitigation
- forklift and material handling operations
- teamwork and communication
- incident reporting and investigation
- basic maintenance of storage facilities
Common Certifications
- Hazardous Materials Management Certification
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- APICS CLTD
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
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