Job Description Summary:
The Woodworker supports the U.S. Army Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) Logistics Support Services contract as a member of the Installation Supply Support Activity (ISSA) Packing and Crating operation. The position is responsible for the inspection, preparation, preservation, packaging, packing, blocking and bracing, and containerization of material being prepared for shipment or storage.
The Woodworker reviews outgoing material to determine whether items are properly preserved, packaged, marked, and otherwise suitable for the intended mode and destination of shipment. When existing packaging is inadequate, damaged, or does not meet applicable requirements, the Woodworker determines and performs the corrective packaging actions necessary to prepare the material for safe transportation.
Woodworking and custom container fabrication are important elements of the position but are not its sole functions. Work may include modifying or reinforcing existing packaging; constructing crates, boxes, skids, pallets, and blocking systems; applying cushioning and protective materials; securing material within containers; and performing other packing and preservation actions required to protect Government property during handling, storage, and transportation.
The Woodworker applies applicable Department of Defense and Army packaging requirements, ASTM standards and specifications, military packaging requirements, technical data, drawings, packaging codes, and work instructions to determine and execute the appropriate packaging method.
Key Responsibilities
- Review material presented to the Packing and Crating section for shipment and assess the adequacy and condition of existing preservation, packaging, packing, cushioning, blocking, bracing, and containers.
- Determine whether material is properly prepared for its intended mode of transportation, destination, handling environment, and storage or transportation conditions.
- Identify packaging deficiencies and perform or recommend corrective actions before material is released for shipment.
- Determine and apply applicable packaging and container construction requirements using prescribed technical data, military packaging requirements, ASTM standards and specifications, packaging codes, drawings, and work instructions.
- Plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, and repair wooden crates, boxes, skids, pallets, braces, supports, and other specialized shipping containers in accordance with the applicable construction specification or packaging requirement.
- Construct wooden shipping containers to specified designs, including containers governed by applicable ASTM standards, such as ASTM D6251 when prescribed, ensuring required materials, dimensions, joints, cleats, fasteners, spacing, and construction methods are properly applied.
- Prepare and pack Government material using appropriate preservation, cushioning, wrapping, packing, blocking, bracing, strapping, securing, and containerization techniques.
- Design and install blocking and bracing arrangements to restrain equipment and material and prevent shifting, movement, impact damage, or other deterioration during handling and transportation.
- Measure equipment and material to determine container dimensions, clearances, blocking locations, and other requirements necessary for safe and effective packing.
- Select appropriate lumber, plywood, panelboard, fasteners, cushioning, barrier materials, strapping, and other packaging materials consistent with the applicable packaging specification.
- Inspect completed containers and packages to verify workmanship and compliance with applicable ASTM, DoD, Army, contract, and technical packaging requirements.
- Inspect wooden packaging materials and ensure applicable Solid Wood Packaging Material (SWPM) requirements are satisfied when required for shipment.
- Verify required markings, labels, identification, and shipment-related packaging documentation prior to release of material.
- Coordinate with ISSA, Transportation, Quality Control, and other supporting personnel when material presents unusual packaging requirements, discrepancies, hazardous characteristics, or other conditions requiring additional technical review.
