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Material Handler Clerk

Springfield, VA; Springfield; Virginia; VA; Springfield, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is looking for a Material Coordinator-MHC Clerk to join our team in Springfield, VA.

Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Job Description:

  • Primary duties include under limited supervision coordinate and expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments IAW with production and shipping schedules or department supervisors' priorities.
  • Inventories and retrieves sanitized property and other excess NGA property upon receipt of work order for pick-up.
  • Inventories excess property upon pick-up and sign required forms, thereby accepting responsibility for the accountable items and remove from the Customer’s work area.
  • Compile report of quantity and type of material on hand, move or transport material from one department to another, using hand or industrial truck and maintain employee records.
  • Additional duties include verifying material against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, routing materials to prescribed storage locations, storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods and standard operating procedures.
  • Inspect deliveries at the loading docks for misdirected shipments and obvious shipping damage; obtain carriers signature on waybill documenting shipping damage, if any; determine appropriate routing upon acceptance.

Required, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Must be physically able to perform lifting of objects up to 65 pounds per package and maneuver up to 80 pounds; and build pallets or boxes for storage or shipping purposes.
  • Must be able to withstand rigorous physical demands including, bending, squatting, lifting, and standing for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to operate electric and manual pallet jacks.

Compensation Details:

Original Posting:

04/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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