Munitions Handler - Hawthorne, Nevada

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Opportunity

This position is contingent upon contract award and is expected to be based in Hawthorne, Nevada.

As a Munitions Handler, you will play a critical role in the safe handling, storage, inspection, and demilitarization of munitions and explosive materials. This role is essential in supporting mission success while maintaining strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Compensation details will be shared upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform warehousing operations involving the receipt, storage, inventory, inspection, loading, and packaging of ordnance materials and components
• Execute manual and mechanically assisted tasks related to the movement and handling of explosive materials
• Conduct demilitarization and destruction of ammunition and explosive components in accordance with established procedures

• Maintain strict compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
• Prioritize safety in all tasks, ensuring adherence to environmental and occupational safety standards
• Operate material handling equipment (MHE), vehicles, and inventory systems
• Accurately track and document munitions inventory; report discrepancies promptly
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure work areas, including removal of dunnage and debris around storage and operational facilities
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, and operating in environments with moving machinery
• Support drills, emergency response activities, and contingency operations as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance with the U.S. Government; U.S. citizenship required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0–1 year of related or general work experience preferred
• Ability to complete required ammunition operations certification (AMC Regulation 350-4) within 90 days of hire
• Willingness to be trained on forklifts, material handling equipment, and related systems
• Ability to work overtime, rotating shifts, and variable schedules as needed
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office equipment
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to relay critical information clearly in high-pressure situations
• Demonstrated teamwork skills in a safety-sensitive environment

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with all safety and environmental regulations
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Perform repetitive motions such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Maintain manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment
• Safely work around machinery, vehicles, and operational hazards
• Adequate vision, including the ability to distinguish colors
• Must meet fitness-for-duty requirements for physically demanding and safety-critical tasks

Benefits

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies for professional development.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.