0025 - Material Handling Equipment Specialist

Alakaʻi Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alākai Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc. in Hawaii seeks a logistics-focused professional to support DoD objectives across the Indo-Pacific. You will plan, coordinate, and sustain complex operations with diverse partners, ensuring readiness and compliance.

The role analyzes material handling equipment needs, coordinates procurement and maintenance, and develops safe usage procedures. It also conducts inspections and tests, with travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites for implementation.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years experience in the field.
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work at various sites, CONUS and OCONUS, with travel as required.
• Perform duties associated with the assigned functional role.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics planning

Equipment troubleshooting

Field operations

Job description

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to support mission-critical logistics, sustainment, operational, facilities, training, and mission-enabling activities in support of U.S. Government and Department of Defense objectives throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Personnel in this role contribute to the planning, coordination, execution, and sustainment of complex operations in dynamic and geographically dispersed environments. The position supports operational readiness, resource integration, mission effectiveness, and stakeholder collaboration while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and security requirements. Duties are performed in support of contingency, expeditionary, and steady-state operations and may require coordination with Government personnel, mission partners, and cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.

Position Overview/Functional Role:

This role analyzes material handling equipment needs to optimize operational efficiency and workflow. Evaluates equipment performance and identifies opportunities for improvement or replacement. Coordinates the procurement, installation, and maintenance of material handling systems. Develops and implements procedures to ensure safe and effective equipment usage. Monitors compliance with industry standards and safety regulations related to material handling equipment. Troubleshoots equipment issues and collaborates with maintenance teams to resolve technical problems. Conducts inspections and tests to verify equipment functionality and reliability. Prepares reports and documentation detailing equipment performance, maintenance activities, and operational recommendations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work at various sites, both CONUS and OCONUS, with travel as required.
• Perform duties associated with the assigned functional role.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skill Level Requirements – Journeyman

• 3-10 years experience
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other characteristic protected by law.