Warehouse Specialist

Handles receiving, storing, organizing, and shipping materials using manual methods and equipment like forklifts while maintaining accurate inventory and documentation.

Operates commercial vehicles to transport goods, ensures safe loading/unloading, and reports any damages or discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Handles receipt, storage, and shipment of supplies, materials, and equipment.

• Receives, unloads, and processes incoming shipments (manual or MHE).

• Selects proper storage locations and organizes items based on documentation.

• Segregates materials by condition or transaction type; holds items for inspection.

• Routes materials to appropriate storage or designated departments.

• Reports shortages, overages, or damages to supervisor.

• Verifies stock identification and ensures accurate item selection.

• Updates inventory locations in automated systems.

• Prepares and assembles items for shipment or issue.

• Loads materials safely to prevent damage and ensure efficient unloading.

• Completes and signs shipping/receiving documents (pack lists, logbooks, etc.).

• Assists with paperwork and administrative tasks as needed.

• Plans loads and determines appropriate transport equipment.

• Operates commercial vehicles (26,000-32,000 lbs) such as vans, pickups, and flatbeds.

• Transports materials over public roads; ensures cargo is balanced and secured.

• Performs basic vehicle maintenance.

• Operates forklifts/MHE capable of lifting 20,000+ lbs.

• Must obtain or be able to obtain a CDL with required endorsements.

• Will obtain forklift certification as required.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience working in a warehouse.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Ability to Obtain and Maintain Secret security clearance.

Job ID

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).