MWR Warehouse Specialist

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. 

Amentum is seeking a MWR Warehouse Specialist to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The MWR Warehouse Specialist is responsible for the handling, storage, and oversight of inventory and hazardous materials, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing exceptional customer service. This role is essential to maintaining the smooth operation of MWR programs and facilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and inventory in support of MWR programs and operations.
• Ensuring proper handling, usage, and storage of hazardous materials in compliance with CNICINST 1710.3 - Chapter 1, Section 114 and safety protocols.
• Maintaining inventory control systems, tracking supplies, and ensuring accurate documentation of stock levels and movements.
• Performing quality checks to ensure all items are in functional condition and meet required standards.
• Providing direct customer service to MWR staff and guests, demonstrating professionalism and adherence to the Navy’s MWR Star Service, Achieving Extraordinary Customer Relations (AECR) customer service standards.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment, ensuring all work aligns with health and safety regulations.
• Training and mentoring team members on proper warehouse operations, hazardous materials handling, and customer service expectations.
• Addressing and resolving issues related to inventory, deliveries, and supply chain disruptions in coordination with supervisors and stakeholders.
• Preparing and maintaining records of all transactions, including receipts, movement, and issuance of goods.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with warehouse operations (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management)
• Formally trained and certified to operate warehouse equipment.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain all required training and certifications, including Customer Service, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Hazardous Materials Procedures, and Local Emergency Procedures training, with annual recertification as required.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or the ability to obtain such certification before employment.
• Completion of or willingness to complete customer service training equivalent to the Navy’s MWR Star Service, Achieving Extraordinary Customer Relations (AECR) program.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations, inventory management, and supply chain practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country‑specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in warehousing, logistics, or inventory management for MWR or similar programs.
• OSHA Safety Certificate or equivalent
• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment or in a multi-national workforce.
• Familiarity with the Navy’s MWR program standards and requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with team members.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

 Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.